City Bank profit rises 20 percent to Tk 867 crore in first nine months
City Bank's consolidated profit after tax rose 20 percent in the first nine months (January-September) of 2026. Profit for the period stood at Tk 867.38 crore, compared with Tk 722.19 crore in the same period a year earlier.
Consolidated earnings per share (EPS) also rose to Tk 4.96 over the same period. In the first nine months of last year, EPS was Tk 4.13 (diluted).
City Bank disclosed the figures at an online event held on Wednesday (4 November) to publish its third-quarter 2026 financial report. Investors, share analysts and journalists took part in the event.
At the event, Additional Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Md Mahbubur Rahman presented different aspects of the financial report. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Masrur Arefin spoke in detail about the bank's recent strategic position and future plans.
Deputy Managing Director and head of wholesale banking Mesbaul Asif Siddiqui and Chief Risk Officer Mohammad Firoz Alam were also present.
In the final part of the event, investors and analysts asked questions about the bank's financial activities and future plans, and senior bank officials answered them.
The bank said its activities and progress over the past few years have drawn the attention of international investors, and it hopes such events will strengthen communication and relations with investors.
