Bank Asia reports 34% rise in Jan-Sept profit
The Daily Star (Economy) · ৫ নভে, ২০২৬
Bank Asia PLC reported a 34 percent year-on-year increase in net profit to Tk 472 crore in January-September 2026, driven by higher operating cash flow, underpinned largely by strong growth in customer deposits.
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The Daily Star (Economy)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Bank Asia PLC reported a 34 percent year-on-year increase in net profit to Tk 472 crore in January-September 2026, driven by higher operating cash flow, underpinned largely by strong growth in customer deposits.
- The bank disclosed the figures at an earnings disclosure event held at Bank Asia Tower in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka on Tuesday, where it presented its financial performance for the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, according to a press release.
- The bank posted a net profit of approximately Tk 208 crore in the July-September quarter.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Figure | 34 percent | “Bank Asia PLC reported a 34 percent year-on-year increase in net profit to Tk 472 crore in January-September 2026, driven by higher operating cash flow, underpinned largely by strong growth in customer deposits.” |
Figure | 19 percent | “According to the bank, its non-performing loan (NPL) ratio declined significantly, while deposits grew 19 percent to Tk 53,308 crore from Tk 44,615 crore a year earlier, contributing to improved operating performance.” |
Figure | Tk 3.24 | “As of September 30, 2026, the bank’s earnings per share (EPS) stood at Tk 3.24, up 37 percent from Tk 2.37 a year earlier.” |
Figure | 5 percent | “Its net asset value (NAV) per share rose 5 percent year-on-year to Tk 28.46.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The act of revealing something.
Synonyms: revelation
“The bank disclosed the figures at an earnings disclosure event held at Bank Asia Tower in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka on Tuesday, where it presented its financial performance for the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, according to a press release.”
To perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.
“Bank Asia PLC reported a 34 percent year-on-year increase in net profit to Tk 472 crore in January-September 2026, driven by higher operating cash flow, underpinned largely by strong growth in customer deposits.”
To listen to (something or someone); to pay attention to; regard; heed.
Synonyms: notice, pay attention, take heed, behear
“Sohail RK Hussain, managing director of the bank, attended the event as the chief guest.”
Money placed in an account.
“Bank Asia PLC reported a 34 percent year-on-year increase in net profit to Tk 472 crore in January-September 2026, driven by higher operating cash flow, underpinned largely by strong growth in customer deposits.”
To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.
Synonyms: generate, make, render, yield
“The bank disclosed the figures at an earnings disclosure event held at Bank Asia Tower in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka on Tuesday, where it presented its financial performance for the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, according to a press release.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
Bank Asia PLC reported a 34 percent year-on-year increase in net profit to Tk 472 crore in January-September 2026, driven by higher operating cash flow, underpinned largely by strong growth in customer deposits.
The bank disclosed the figures at an earnings disclosure event held at Bank Asia Tower in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka on Tuesday, where it presented its financial performance for the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, according to a press release.
Sohail RK Hussain, managing director of the bank, attended the event as the chief guest.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.Bank Asia PLC reported a 34 percent year-on-year increase in net profit to _____ in January-September 2026, driven by higher operating cash flow, underpinned largely by strong growth in customer deposits.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.The _____ disclosed the figures at an earnings disclosure event held at Bank Asia Tower in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka on Tuesday, where it presented its financial performance for the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, according to a press release.
Question 3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.Sohail RK Hussain, managing director of the bank, attended the event as the chief guest.
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