A substantial block market transaction involving BRAC Bank PLC was recorded on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) this Tuesday. Approximately 45.3 million shares were traded in a deal valued at Tk 3.35 billion, a volume that significantly contributed to the daily total market turnover exceeding Tk 11 billion.
Strategic Portfolio Management
The transaction was executed via City Brokerage Limited, with shares changing hands at negotiated prices set between Tk 71.30 and Tk 74 per unit. Market intermediaries have confirmed that the activity was primarily driven by a strategic reshuffle within foreign investment portfolios. Such large-scale movements typically occur when international fund managers reallocate assets between different funds under their supervision to meet specific liquidity objectives or to rebalance their regional exposure.
By utilising the block market, institutional investors can conduct high-volume trades privately, away from the public order book. This prevents the substantial sell or buy pressure from causing artificial volatility in the standard trading session. Under existing DSE regulations, any transaction with a minimum value of Tk 0.5 million is permitted within this specialized market segment.
BRAC Bank Ownership and Performance Summary
| Metric | Details |
| Foreign Shareholding (April 2026) | 36.22% |
| Sponsor/Director Holding | 46.17% |
| Consolidated Net Profit (2025) | Tk 22.51 Billion |
| Year-on-Year Profit Growth | 57% |
| Recommended Dividend (2025) | 30% (15% Cash, 15% Stock) |
Record-Breaking Financial Trajectory
The timing of this block trade aligns with a period of unprecedented fiscal success for the lender. BRAC Bank recently established itself as the first local private-sector bank to surpass the Tk 20 billion annual profit mark. The consolidated net profit for the 2025 financial year reached Tk 22.51 billion, marking a significant 57 per cent increase compared to the previous year.
Supported by these robust earnings, the bank’s board has recommended a total dividend of 30 per cent, split equally between cash and stock. Despite these strong fundamentals and the significant volume of institutional interest, the bank’s share price on the public board experienced a minor correction on Tuesday, closing at Tk 71.90—a decrease of 0.55 per cent from the preceding session.
With institutional and foreign investors controlling nearly half of the bank’s equity, the market continues to view BRAC Bank as a benchmark for local banking performance. Analysts suggest that the recent reshuffle reflects routine fund management practices rather than a shift in the long-term valuation of the company’s shares.