BSC recommends 25% cash dividend despite slight profit decline in FY26
The Business Standard (National) · ৮ নভে, ২০২৬
EPS fell to Tk19.11 from Tk20.10 a year earlier as FY25 earnings included one-off gains from the sale of two vessels.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনThe Business Standard (National)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
The Business Standard (National)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- State-owned Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) has recommended a 25% cash dividend for the fiscal year 2025-26, equivalent to Tk2.50 per share against a face value of Tk10.
- According to a price-sensitive disclosure issued by the corporation today (8 November), the dividend will be paid to shareholders from its FY26 earnings.
- Net operating cash flow per share (NOCFPS) more than doubled to Tk25.40 in FY26 from Tk11.96 in FY25, supported by higher cash collections from operating activities.
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 | 25% | “State-owned Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) has recommended a 25% cash dividend for the fiscal year 2025-26, equivalent to Tk2.50 per share against a face value of Tk10.” |
Date | 8 November | “According to a price-sensitive disclosure issued by the corporation today (8 November), the dividend will be paid to shareholders from its FY26 earnings.” |
Date | 15 December | “The record date for determining shareholder eligibility has been set for 15 December.” |
Figure | Tk19.11 | “BSC reported earnings per share (EPS) of Tk19.11 for FY26, down from Tk20.10 in the previous fiscal year.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
A body corporate, created by law or under authority of law, having a continuous existence independent of the existences of its members, and powers and liabilities distinct from those of its members.
Synonyms: public limited company
“According to a price-sensitive disclosure issued by the corporation today (8 November), the dividend will be paid to shareholders from its FY26 earnings.”
The state, quality, or the fact of being eligible.
“The record date for determining shareholder eligibility has been set for 15 December.”
The act of revealing something.
Synonyms: revelation
“According to a price-sensitive disclosure issued by the corporation today (8 November), the dividend will be paid to shareholders from its FY26 earnings.”
Prior; occurring before something else, either in time or order.
Synonyms: former, late, old
“BSC reported earnings per share (EPS) of Tk19.11 for FY26, down from Tk20.10 in the previous fiscal year.”
One who owns shares of stock in a corporation.
“According to a price-sensitive disclosure issued by the corporation today (8 November), the dividend will be paid to shareholders from its FY26 earnings.”
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.
State-owned Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) has recommended a 25% cash dividend for the fiscal year 2025-26, equivalent to Tk2.50 per share against a face value of Tk10.
According to a price-sensitive disclosure issued by the corporation today (8 November), the dividend will be paid to shareholders from its FY26 earnings.
The record date for determining shareholder eligibility has been set for 15 December. The date and venue of the corporation's annual general meeting (AGM) will be announced later.
BSC reported earnings per share (EPS) of Tk19.11 for FY26, down from Tk20.10 in the previous fiscal year.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.State-owned Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) has recommended a 25% cash dividend for the fiscal year 2025-26, equivalent to _____ per share against a face value of Tk10.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.According to a price-sensitive disclosure issued by the corporation today (8 November), the _____ will be paid to shareholders from its FY26 earnings.
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.The record date for determining shareholder eligibility has been set for 12 December.
4.The date and venue of the corporation's annual general meeting (AGM) will be announced later.
Writing practice
IELTS Writing Task 2 style · Topic: Gold & prices
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Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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