Listed state-owned firms post mixed earnings in FY26
The Business Standard (National) · ৯ নভে, ২০২৬
According to financial statements published by 14 of the 20 listed state-owned companies, six reported profit growth, two posted lower profits, and six incurred net losses during the fiscal year.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনThe Business Standard (National)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
The Business Standard (National)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- The combined market capitalisation of the 20 listed SOEs stood at Tk23,211 crore, accounting for 3.46% of the Dhaka Stock Exchange's (DSE) total equity market capitalisation.
- Amid the mixed earnings performance, six companies recommended higher cash dividends for FY26, while one reduced its payout and two maintained their previous dividend levels.
- Among the top performers, Bangladesh Submarine Cable PLC recorded a 37% surge in profit to Tk283 crore in FY26 from Tk206 crore in FY25, lifting its cash dividend recommendation to 47.50% from 40% previously.
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 | Tk23,211 crore | “The combined market capitalisation of the 20 listed SOEs stood at Tk23,211 crore, accounting for 3.46% of the Dhaka Stock Exchange's (DSE) total equity market capitalisation.” |
Figure | 37% | “Among the top performers, Bangladesh Submarine Cable PLC recorded a 37% surge in profit to Tk283 crore in FY26 from Tk206 crore in FY25, lifting its cash dividend recommendation to 47.50% from 40% previously.” |
Figure | 21% | “Similarly, Padma Oil Company posted a 21% profit increase to Tk682 crore, declaring a 170% cash dividend, while sister concern Meghna Petroleum saw a 3% profit rise to Tk685 crore, recommending a 210% cash dividend.” |
Figure | 31% | “Eastern Lubricants also registered a 31% profit increase to Tk9 crore, proposing a 115% cash dividend.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The total value of all outstanding shares for a publicly-traded company
“The combined market capitalisation of the 20 listed SOEs stood at Tk23,211 crore, accounting for 3.46% of the Dhaka Stock Exchange's (DSE) total equity market capitalisation.”
The state or property of being liquid.
“State-owned enterprises (SOEs) listed on the stock market posted mixed financial performances in FY26, with several energy and technology companies reporting strong profit recoveries, while financial institutions and sugar mills continued to struggle with mounting operational losses and long-standing liquidity constraints.”
Something that constrains; a restriction.
“State-owned enterprises (SOEs) listed on the stock market posted mixed financial performances in FY26, with several energy and technology companies reporting strong profit recoveries, while financial institutions and sugar mills continued to struggle with mounting operational losses and long-standing liquidity constraints.”
A company, business, organization, or other purposeful endeavor.
Synonyms: initiative
“State-owned enterprises (SOEs) listed on the stock market posted mixed financial performances in FY26, with several energy and technology companies reporting strong profit recoveries, while financial institutions and sugar mills continued to struggle with mounting operational losses and long-standing liquidity constraints.”
Of or relating to operations, especially military operations.
“State-owned enterprises (SOEs) listed on the stock market posted mixed financial performances in FY26, with several energy and technology companies reporting strong profit recoveries, while financial institutions and sugar mills continued to struggle with mounting operational losses and long-standing liquidity constraints.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
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State-owned enterprises (SOEs) listed on the stock market posted mixed financial performances in FY26, with several energy and technology companies reporting strong profit recoveries, while financial institutions and sugar mills continued to struggle with mounting operational losses and long-standing liquidity constraints.
According to financial statements published by 14 of the 20 listed state-owned companies, six reported profit growth, two posted lower profits, and six incurred net losses during the fiscal year.
The combined market capitalisation of the 20 listed SOEs stood at Tk23,211 crore, accounting for 3.46% of the Dhaka Stock Exchange's (DSE) total equity market capitalisation.
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Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.The combined market capitalisation of the 20 _____ SOEs stood at Tk23,211 crore, accounting for 3.46% of the Dhaka Stock Exchange's (DSE) total equity market capitalisation.
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