Bangladesh Bank’s Net Profit Hits Record Tk 22,600 Crore in FY 2024–25

Bangladesh Bank has posted record net profits of Tk 22,600 crore for the fiscal year 2024–25, driven by increased income from treasury bills, bonds, and interest on government lending. The central bank’s total operating profit stood at nearly Tk 33,000 crore, according to official sources.

After deducting operational expenses and taxes, the net profit has significantly increased compared to the previous fiscal year. In FY 2023–24, Bangladesh Bank earned a total profit of around Tk 40,000 crore, of which the net profit was Tk 15,300 crore. This means net profit rose by approximately Tk 7,300 crore in just one year.

Speaking to Ajker Patrika, Deputy Governor Dr. Habibur Rahman confirmed that the bank made higher profits than the previous year.

The financial statement for FY 2024–25 was approved today (Tuesday) at the 443rd meeting of the Board of Directors of Bangladesh Bank, chaired by Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur.

As per the statement, the entire net profit of over Tk 22,600 crore will be transferred to the government treasury. In contrast, the central bank handed over Tk 10,652 crore in the previous fiscal year.

The board has also approved incentive bonuses equivalent to six months’ basic salary for Bangladesh Bank employees, funded from the bank’s profit.

In FY 2022–23, the central bank's net profit stood at Tk 10,748 crore, highlighting a steady growth trend in profitability over the last three years.