Dutch-Bangla Bank PLC reported a more than fourfold increase in first-half earnings as stronger investment income and deposit growth lifted profitability and operating cash flow.
EPS rose to Tk4.35 in January-June from a restated Tk1.04 a year earlier, while second-quarter EPS climbed to Tk1.78 from Tk0.17 in the corresponding period of 2025.
The bank attributed the earnings growth mainly to higher investment income during the period.
Operating cash flow also improved, with net operating cash flow per share (NOCFPS) increasing to Tk13.89 in the first six months of 2026 from a restated Tk9.06 a year earlier.
The bank said the stronger cash flow reflected growth in customer deposits, signalling improved deposit mobilisation during the period.
Net asset value per share (NAVPS) increased to Tk61.15 as of 30 June from a restated Tk59.18 at the end of December 2025.
Dutch-Bangla Bank said the comparative EPS, NOCFPS and NAVPS figures for 2025 were restated following the increase in the number of outstanding shares after shareholders approved bonus shares for 2025 at the bank’s 30th annual general meeting on 16 June.
Despite the stronger financial performance, the bank’s shares fell 1.20 per cent to close at Tk49.50 on the Dhaka Stock Exchange on Thursday.
