Sonali Bank, the country’s largest state-owned commercial bank, reported a record net profit of Tk1,313 crore in 2025, marking a 33% increase from the previous year, according to its audited financial statements.
The strong performance was primarily driven by a surge in investment income, largely from government bond holdings, which rose 55% year-on-year to Tk9,799 crore.
However, the bank’s net interest income declined sharply, falling 77% to Tk337 crore during the year.
The drop was attributed to reduced interest earnings from borrowers alongside higher interest payments to depositors.
Sonali Bank’s earnings per share (EPS) improved to Tk28.99 in 2025, up from Tk21.82 in the previous year.
