STAR BUSINESS DESK

Prime Bank PLC has declared a 30 percent dividend for 2025, including 25 percent in cash, according to a press release.

The decision was taken at a board meeting held at the bank’s head office in Dhaka yesterday.

The bank reported a 24 percent year-on-year growth in net profit after tax (NPAT), which rose to Tk 910 crore in 2025 from Tk 732 crore a year earlier.

Earnings per share increased to Tk 7.84, up from Tk 6.31 in the previous year.

Net asset value (NAV) per share and net operating cash flow per share (NOCFPS) stood at Tk 40.00 and Tk 58.07, respectively.

Total assets amounted to Tk 64,890 crore at the end of December 2025.

The bank’s capital to risk-weighted assets ratio (CRAR) stood at 18.07 percent, one of the highest in the banking industry.

The annual general meeting (AGM) is scheduled for May 21, 2026, while the record date has been set for April 28, 2026.

The dividend declaration reflects the bank’s focus on delivering sustainable returns to shareholders while maintaining a strong financial position, the release added.