B Mirror Report: Four more listed banks in the stock market have decided not to declare any dividends for the financial year ended December 31, 2025.
The banks are Premier Bank PLC, Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC, Rupali Bank PLC, and NRBC Bank PLC. The decisions were taken at separate board meetings held on April 30, alongside approval of their audited financial statements, according to price-sensitive information (PSI) disclosures.
Premier Bank reported a consolidated loss per share of Tk 8.05 for 2025, compared to a profit per share of Tk 1.09 in the previous year. Its consolidated net asset value per share (NAVPS) stood at Tk 13.59 as of December 31. The bank has scheduled its annual general meeting (AGM) for July 8, with a record date set for June 3.
Al-Arafah Islami Bank reported consolidated earnings per share (EPS) of Tk 0.74 for 2025, up from Tk 0.66 in the previous year. Its NAVPS stood at Tk 21.16. The AGM is scheduled for July 29, with a record date of June 9.
Rupali Bank posted a consolidated EPS of Tk 0.14 for 2025, down from Tk 0.23 in the previous year, while its NAVPS stood at Tk 33.85. The AGM will be held on June 29, with a record date of May 21.
NRBC Bank reported a consolidated EPS of Tk 0.16 for 2025, up from Tk 0.08 in the previous year. Its NAVPS stood at Tk 16.05. The AGM is scheduled for June 25, with a record date of May 21.
Earlier on April 30, six other listed banks also announced decisions not to pay dividends for the same financial year. These include AB Bank PLC, Mercantile Bank PLC, IFIC Bank PLC, One Bank PLC, National Bank PLC, and NRB Bank PLC.
