DSE Daily Update: BRAC Bank Shines with 30% Dividend as Q3 Earnings Season Hits Full Swing
Published: April 27, 2026 | Source: Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE)
Date: April 27, 2026 | Source: Dhaka Stock Exchange
Dhaka, April 27, 2026: The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) witnessed a busy trading day with a total turnover reaching Tk. 9,560.103 million. As the market navigates the peak of the third-quarter (Q3) earnings season, several major corporate disclosures, dividend declarations, and sponsor share movements have captured the attention of investors.
Banking Sector Highlights: BRAC Bank Leads with Strong Growth
BRAC Bank PLC emerged as a top performer, recommending a generous 30% dividend (15% cash and 15% stock) for the year ended December 31, 2025. The bank reported a stellar 47.57% growth in annual Earnings Per Share (EPS). Conversely, Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) saw an ‘Emphasis of Matter’ paragraph in its audit report, a signal for investors to scrutinize the specific details of their financial disclosures. Prime Bank reported a slight dip in Q1 2026 EPS to Tk. 1.79, compared to Tk. 1.80 in the previous year, with trading set to remain suspended on April 28 for its record date.
Sponsor Movements and Corporate Restructuring
Significant shifts in ownership are underway. A sponsor of Runner Automobiles PLC, Mr. Taslim Uddin Ahmed, has announced his intention to sell his entire holding of over 2.7 million shares by April 30. In contrast, Premier Cement Mills PLC announced a sponsor gift of 2.2 million shares to family members. Meanwhile, Dominage Steel has executed a share purchase agreement with Akij Resources Limited, though a DSE inspection recently revealed that its Polash production unit is currently closed.
Power and Infrastructure News
Power Grid Company of Bangladesh has made a massive move to strengthen its balance sheet, issuing 1.32 billion preference shares worth over Tk. 13,242 million to the government against share money deposits. The company has also significantly increased its authorized capital to Tk. 17,000 crore. In the cement sector, Heidelberg Materials set May 20, 2026, as the record date for dividend entitlement.
The Q3 Earnings Wave: Upcoming Board Meetings
Investors should prepare for a flurry of financial results as dozens of companies have scheduled board meetings to consider Q3 un-audited statements. Key dates include:
- April 29: Premier Cement, Jamuna Oil, Dacca Dyeing.
- April 30: Sonali Paper, Navana CNG, Aftab Automobiles, Lovello, Deshbandhu Polymer, Wata Chemicals, ML Dyeing, Silva Pharma, Stylecraft, Safko Spinning, Fu-Wang Ceramic, and others.
Market Alerts and Regulatory Advisories
In a move to ensure market integrity, the DSE and BSEC have issued fresh advisories urging investors to avoid rumor-based trading and to make informed decisions based on fundamental data. Apex Foods also issued a correction to its previous EPS report, lowering the figure to Tk. 3.15 from Tk. 3.51 due to a clerical error, reminding investors to double-check official filings.
Fixed Income and Treasury Bonds
Trading for several 20-year Bangladesh Government Treasury Bonds (TB20Y0430 and TB20Y1029) is set to resume on April 28, 2026, providing more liquidity options for institutional and risk-averse investors.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Source: Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE)
