Dhaka | April 2026
City Bank PLC has announced a 30 percent dividend for the year ended December 31, 2025, driven by strong growth in earnings and profitability.
The dividend includes 15 percent cash and 15 percent stock. In the previous year, the bank declared a 25 percent dividend, comprising 12.5 percent cash and 12.5 percent stock.
The decision was taken at a meeting of the bank’s Board of Directors held on April 9, following the review and approval of its audited financial statements, according to bank sources.
The bank reported a notable increase in earnings per share (EPS) during the year. Its consolidated EPS stood at BDT 8.71 in 2025, compared to BDT 6.67 in 2024 and BDT 4.74 in 2023, reflecting a year-on-year growth of around 31 percent.
However, the consolidated cash flow per share declined to BDT 47 in 2025 from BDT 58.84 in the previous year.
As of December 31, 2025, the bank’s consolidated net asset value per share (NAVPS) stood at BDT 40.67.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the bank will be held on June 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM. The record date has been fixed for May 3, 2026 to determine shareholders eligible for attending the AGM and receiving the dividend.
