Dutch-Bangla Bank announces 30% dividend

Dutch-Bangla Bank PLC (DBBL) has declared a 30 percent dividend, including a 25 percent cash dividend, for the year that ended on December 31, 2025.

The decision was taken at the 307th meeting of the bank’s board of directors held in Dhaka recently, according to a press release.

Sadia Rayen Ahmed, chairman of the bank, presided over the meeting.

The bank reported a net profit after tax and provisions of Tk 965 crore for 2025, marking a 104 percent increase from the previous year.

Earnings per share (EPS) stood at Tk 9.98 as of December 31, 2025, up from Tk 4.90 a year earlier.

Net asset value (NAV) rose to Tk 62.14, compared to Tk 53.39 in the previous year, reflecting improved shareholder value.

The board also approved the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025.

In terms of financial stability, the bank’s capital-to-risk-weighted assets ratio stood at 17.13 percent in 2025, up from 13.83 percent in 2024, remaining well above the regulatory requirement.