Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has been named Bangladesh's best bank in the 2026 Awards for Excellence, one of the banking industry's best-known international award programmes.
The judges pointed to the bank's strong financial growth, disciplined risk management and sustained digital innovation during 2025.
The numbers behind the award
- Total assets up 23.59%
- Tier 1 capital up 16.82%
- Net profit up 20.24%
- Return on equity of 19.16%
The growth was spread across the bank's different business lines rather than relying on a single segment, a sign of efficient use of capital and consistent earnings.
The award adds to a run of good news for Bangladesh's private banks this season, as lenders report record remittances and new financing for green industry and technology.
