Awards for Excellence country/territory winners 2026: Bangladesh

Best bank: Eastern Bank

Eastern Bank delivered a standout performance in 2025, reinforcing its position as Bangladesh’s best bank through strong financial growth, disciplined risk management and sustained digital innovation.

Over the review period, the bank recorded robust expansion across core metrics, with assets increasing by 23.59%, tier 1 capital rising by 16.82% and net profits growing by 20.24%. Profitability strengthened further, with return on equity improving to 19.16% in the same period, reflecting efficient capital utilisation and consistent earnings generation.

Growth was well diversified across business segments.

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