Bangladesh Finance PLC. announcements
508 Dhaka Stock Exchange announcements for Bangladesh Finance PLC. (BDFINANCE) since 2007: results, dividends, board meetings, AGMs, record dates and other price-sensitive information. Showing 2025 (20).
- Q3 Financials
(Q3 Un-audited): Consolidated EPS was Tk. 0.45 for July-September, 2025 as against Tk. (1.28) for July-September, 2024; Consolidated EPS was Tk. 0.57 for January-September, 2025 as against Tk. (0.95) for January-September, 2024. Consolidated NOCFPS was Tk. (0.39) for January-September, 2025 as against Tk. (0.75) for January-September, 2024. Consolidated NAV per share was Tk. (29.48) as on September 30, 2025 and Tk. (30.05) as on December 31, 2025. (cont.1) (cont. news of BDFINANCE): Reasons for changes in NOCFPS: The consolidated Net Operating Cash Flows Per Share (NOCFPS) improved primarily due to higher loan and lease recoveries, as well as increased proceeds from the sale of trading securities, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. (end) (cont. news of BDFINANCE): Reasons for changes in EPS: The increase in the Company's consolidated Earnings Per Share (EPS) for the third quarter of 2025 was mainly attributable to a reduction in provision requirements against loans, leases and investments, along with the release of excess provisions on capital market investments following strategic portfolio realignment, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. (cont.2)
- Board Meeting schedule under LR 16(1)
As per Regulation 16(1) of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (Listing) Regulations, 2015, the Company has informed that a meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on October 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM to consider, among others, Un-audited financial statements of the Company for the Third Quarter (Q3) period ended September 30, 2025.
- Query Response
In response to the DSE query today i.e., 14.09.2025, the company has informed that there is no undisclosed price sensitive information of the company for recent unusual price hike and increase in volume of shares.
- Credit Rating Result
Alpha Credit Rating PLC. has assigned Surveillance rating of the Company as "AA" in the long term and "ST-2" in the short term along with Stable outlook based on audited financial statement as on December 31, 2024 and relevant qualitative information till August 12, 2025.
- Query Response
In response to the DSE query dated August 06, 2025, the company has informed that there is no undisclosed price sensitive information of the company for recent unusual price hike and increase in volume of shares.
- Q2 Financials
(Q2 Un-audited): Consolidated EPS was Tk. 0.07 for April-June 2025 as against Tk. 0.13 for April-June 2024; Consolidated EPS was Tk. 0.12 for January-June 2025 as against Tk. 0.33 for January-June 2024. Consolidated NOCFPS was Tk. (0.16) for January-June 2025 as against Tk. 0.54 for January-June 2024. Consolidated NAV per share was Tk. (29.92) as on June 30, 2025 and Tk. (30.05) as on December 31, 2024. (cont.1) (Cont. news of BDFINANCE): Reason for changes in NOCFPS (Consolidated): The decline in the consolidated Net Operating Cash Flows Per Share (NOCFPS) is primarily attributable to a reduction in net interest received, lower income from investments, and net repayments of borrowings, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. (end) (Cont. news of BDFINANCE): Reason for changes in EPS (Consolidated): The decrease in the company's consolidated Earnings Per Share (EPS) for the 2nd quarter of 2025 was mainly due to a decline in net interest income and investment income compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. (cont.2)
- Board Meeting schedule under LR 16(1)
As per Regulation 16(1) of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (Listing) Regulations, 2015, the Company has informed that a meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on July 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the Second Quarter (Q2) period ended June 30, 2025.
- Name Change of the Company
Dhaka Stock Exchange PLC. (DSE) has approved the proposed name change of the Company. Accordingly, the name of the Company will be 'Bangladesh Finance PLC.' instead of 'Bangladesh Finance Limited' with effect from June 15, 2025. Other information (except name) will remain unchanged.
- Q1 Financials
(Q1 Un-audited): Consolidated EPS was Tk. 0.05 for January-March 2025 as against Tk. 0.20 for January-March 2024. Consolidated NOCFPS was Tk. 0.05 for January-March 2025 as against Tk. 0.82 for January-March 2024. Consolidated NAV per share was Tk. (30.00) as on March 31, 2025 and Tk. (30.05) as on December 31, 2024. (cont.1) (cont. news of BDFINANCE): Reason for changes in NOCFPS: The decline in the consolidated Net Operating Cash Flows Per Share (NOCFPS) is primarily attributable to a reduction in net interest received, lower income from investments, and net repayments of borrowings, compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. (end) (cont. news of BDFINANCE): Reason for changes in EPS: The decrease in the company's consolidated Earnings Per Share (EPS) for the first quarter of 2025 was mainly due to a decline in net interest income and investment income compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. (cont.2)
- Emphasis of Matter
The auditor of the company has given the "Emphasis of Matter" paragraph in the Auditor's Report of the company for the year ended December 31, 2024. To view the details, please visit: https://www.dsebd.org/Auditors_opinion/2024/BDFinance_2024.pdf
- Resumption after Record date
Trading of the shares of the company will resume on 12.05.2025.
- Board Meeting schedule under LR 16(1)
As per Regulation 16(1) of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (Listing) Regulations, 2015, the Company has informed that a meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on May 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the First Quarter (Q1) period ended March 31, 2025.
- Suspension for Record Date
Trading of the shares of the company will remain suspended on record date i.e., 08.05.2025.
- Spot News
Trading of the shares of the company will be allowed only in the Spot Market and Block transaction will also be settled as per spot settlement cycle from 05.05.2025 to 07.05.2025 and trading of the shares will remain suspended on record date i.e., 08.05.2025.
- Dividend Declaration
The Board of Directors has recommended No dividend for the year ended December 31, 2024, in view of the net loss after tax and resulting negative equity on a consolidated basis. Date of AGM: 29.05.2025, Time: 11:30 AM, Venue: Hybrid System (Physically at BCIC Auditorium, BCIC Vhaban, 30-31 Dilkusha, Dhaka-1000 and online). Record Date: 08.05.2025. The Company has also reported Consolidated EPS of Tk. (41.61), Consolidated NAV per share of Tk. (30.05) and Consolidated NOCFPS of Tk. (0.61) (cont.1) (Continuation news of BDFINANCE): These measures, while prudent and aligned with sound risk management practices, directly impacted the company's equity base. The company's strategy reflects a proactive approach to balance sheet strengthening and risk mitigation. Management remains committed to stabilizing the financial position and restoring long-term shareholder value. (end) (Continuation news of BDFINANCE): This loss resulted mainly from substantial provisions made for stressed loans, leases, and advances, as per Bangladesh Bank's regulatory guidance. Further provisions were also made against negative equity exposures from margin loans, investments in shares, and private placements. (cont.3) (Continuation news of BDFINANCE): for the year ended December 31, 2024 as against Tk. (5.60), Tk. 11.53 and Tk. 1.35 respectively for the year ended December 31, 2023. Reason for changes in NAVPS: The company's consolidated NAV per share turned negative in 2024, compared to a positive NAV in the previous year, primarily due to the net loss incurred during the year, which significantly reduced shareholders' equity. (cont.2)
- Price Limit Open
There will be no price limit on the trading of the shares of the Company today (20.04.2025) following its corporate declaration.
- Category Change
The Company will be placed in 'Z' category from existing 'A' category with effect from April 21, 2025 as the company has failed to declare any dividend for a period of 2 (two) consecutive years according to provision 1(a) of BSEC Directive No. BSEC/CMRRCD/2009-193/77 dated May 20, 2024.
- Prohibition on providing loan facilities to purchase securities
The Stock Brokers and Merchant Bankers are requested to abstain from providing loan facilities to purchase securities of Bangladesh Finance Limited with effect from April 21, 2025 as per BSEC Directive No. BSEC/CMRRCD/2009-193/32 dated December 26, 2021.
- Board Meeting schedule under LR 19(1)
As per Regulation 19(1) of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (Listing) Regulations, 2015, the Company has informed that a meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on April 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM to consider, among others, audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2024.
- Change of Head Office as well as the Principal Branch
The company has informed that the Head Office as well as the Principal Branch of Bangladesh Finance Limited have been moved from Baitul Hossain Building, 27 Dilkusha, Dhaka-1000 to Bangladesh Finance Tower, 64, Motijheel C/A, Dhaka-1000, 1st and ground floor respectively. The new offices started its activities on the 26th January 2025.
Source: Dhaka Stock Exchange announcements. Some posts before 2014 have no title, and 2014–2020 coverage is incomplete.