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2024-12-17: Transfer of shares outside the Trading System of the Exchange

BANKASIA: Dhaka Stock Exchange PLC. (DSE) has approved the transfer of total 3,000,000 shares of Bank Asia PLC. of Mrs. Hosneara Sinha, a sponsor of the company, to Union Capital Limited (the transferee) within 30 working days with effect from December 09, 2024 under Regulation 47 (1)(d) of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (Listing) Regulations, 2015 as well as other applicable laws.

2024-12-01: Cont-BSEC's consent regarding issuance Unsecured, Nonconvertible Bond

BANKASIA: (cont) The consent has been accorded subject to compliance of relevant laws and regulatory requirements as per BSEC (Debt Securities) Rules, 2021 and also adherence to the conditions imposed by BSEC under Section-2CC of the Securities and Exchange Ordinance, 1969. The Purpose of the proposed bond is to strengthen the capital base of the bank.(end)

2024-12-01: BSEC's consent regarding issuance Unsecured, Nonconvertible Bond

BANKASIA: Refer to the earlier news disseminated by CSE on 05.06.2024, the company has further informed that Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), vide their letter dated November 28, 2024 has accorded its consent to the company for raising capital through issuance of Unsecured, Nonconvertible, and Fully Redeemable Floating Rate Subordinated Bond of Tk. 4,000,000,000.00 (Four hundred crore Taka) only divided into 400 (four hundred) bonds of Tk. 10,000,000.00 each through private placement. (cont)

2024-11-03: Un-audited Financial Statements

BANKASIA: (Quarter 3) As per un-audited financial statements of the Company, Consolidated EPS was Tk. (0.89) for July-September 2024 as against Tk. 0.18 for July-September 2023; Consolidated EPS was Tk. 1.76 for January-September 2024 as against Tk. 3.06 for January-September 2023. Consolidated NOCFPS was Tk. 32.91 for January-September 2024 as against Tk. 17.06 for January-September 2023. Consolidated NAV per share was Tk. 26.55 as on September 30, 2024 and Tk. 26.26 as on September 30, 2023. Reasons for deviation in NOCFPS and EPS: NOCFPS increased mainly due to cash inflow by way of increase in deposit. EPS decreased mainly due to maintaining higher provision.

2024-10-30: Appointment of Company Secretary

BANKASIA: The Company has informed that the Board of Directors has decided to appoint Mr. Zahid Hasan, FVP as the Acting Company Secretary of the company.

2024-10-28: Board Meeting

BANKASIA: The Company has informed that the Board Meeting of the Company will be held on October 31, 2024 at 2:35 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the Third Quarter (Q3) period ended September 30, 2024.

2024-08-01: Un-audited HY A/Cs

BANKASIA: (Quarter 2) As per un-audited half yearly accounts of the Company, Consolidated EPS was Tk. 1.98 for April-June 2024 as against Tk. 1.81 for April-June 2023; Consolidated EPS was Tk. 2.65 for January-June 2024 as against Tk. 2.88 for January-June 2023. Consolidated NOCFPS was Tk. 28.95 for January-June 2024 as against Tk. 14.43 for January-June 2023. Consolidated NAV per share was Tk. 26.51 as on June 30, 2024 and Tk. 25.80 as on June 30, 2023. Reasons for deviation in EPS and NOCFPS: EPS has been increased due to maintaining higher provision compared to same quarter of last year. NOCFPS has been increased mainly due to cash inflow by way of increase in deposit.

2024-07-31: Cash Dividend Disbursement

BANKASIA: The Company has informed that it has disbursed the Cash Dividend for the year ended December 31, 2023 to the respective shareholders.

2024-07-28: Reschedule of Board Meeting

BANKASIA: The Company has further informed that the Board Meeting of the company will be held on July 31, 2024 at 02:35 PM instead of July 30, 2024 at 02:31 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the Second Quarter (Q2) period ended June 30, 2024.

2024-07-25: Board Meeting

BANKASIA: The Company has informed that the Board Meeting of the company will be held on July 30, 2024 at 02:31 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the Second Quarter (Q2) period ended June 30, 2024.

2024-06-26: Credit Rating

BANKASIA: Credit Rating Agency of Bangladesh Limited (CRAB) has informed that the rating of the Company as ''AA1'' in the long term and ''ST-1'' in the short term along with a stable outlook based on audited financial statements of the Company up to December 31, 2023 and other relevant quantitative as well as qualitative information up to the date of rating declaration.

2024-06-05: Issuance of Seven-Year Floating Rate Non-Convertible Subordinated Bond

BANKASIA: This is for information of all concerned that the Board of Directors of the company in its meeting held on June 04, 2024 has approved the issuance of Seven-Year Floating Rate Non-Convertible Subordinated Bond with an issue price of Tk. 8,000,000,000.00 (Taka eight billion) through private placement to raise regulatory capital (Tier-2) of the bank as per Basel III norms, subject to the approval of regulatory authorities.

2024-05-19: Record Date tomorrow (20.05.2024)

BANKASIA: Trading of the shares of the company will remain suspended on its record date i.e., 20.05.2024. Trading of the shares of the Company will resume on 21.05.2024.

2024-05-15: Spot trade from tomorrow (16.05.2024)

BANKASIA: Trading of the shares of the company will be allowed only in the Spot Market from 16.05.2024 to 19.05.2024 as the record date of the Company is on 20.05.2024.

2024-05-14: Un-audited Financial Statements

BANKASIA: (Quarter 1) As per the un-audited financial statements of the Company, Consolidated EPS was Tk. 0.67 for January-March 2024 as against Tk. 1.14 for January-March 2023; Consolidated NOCFPS was Tk. 17.44 for January-March 2024 as against Tk. 13.77 for January-March 2023. Consolidated NAV per share was Tk. 25.85 as on March 31, 2024 and Tk. 23.98 as on March 31, 2023. Reason for deviations EPS and NOCFPS: EPS has been decreased mainly due to maintaining higher provision compared to same quarter of last year. NOCFPS has been increased due to cash inflow by way of increase in deposit and lower growth of loans and advances.

2024-05-07: Board Meeting

BANKASIA: The Company has informed that the Board Meeting of the Company will be held on May 13, 2024 at 03:00 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the First Quarter (Q1) period ended March 31, 2024.

2024-04-29: CB Free

BANKASIA: Please note that there will be no price limit today 29.04.2024 on the trading of the shares of the Company following its corporate declaration.

2024-04-29: Recommendation of Dividend

BANKASIA: The Board of Directors has recommended 15% Cash Dividend for the year ended December 31, 2023. Date of AGM: 23.06.2024, Time: 11:00 AM. Venue: Digital Platform. Record Date: 20.05.2024. The Company has also reported Consolidated EPS of Tk. 1.79, Consolidated NAV per share of Tk. 25.22 and Consolidated NOCFPS of Tk. (5.69) for the year ended December 31, 2023 as against Tk. 2.62, Tk. 24.41 and Tk. 13.82 respectively for the year ended December 31, 2022. EPS decreased mainly due to maintaining higher provision compared to last year. NOCFPS decreased mainly for adjustment of Borrowings from other banks, financial institutions and agents.

2024-04-22: Name Change of the Company

BANKASIA: Chittagong Stock Exchange PLC (CSE) has approved the proposed name change of the Company. Accordingly, the name of the Company will be 'Bank Asia PLC.' instead of 'Bank Asia Limited' with effect from April 22, 2024. Other things (except name) will remain unchanged.

2024-04-21: Reschedule of Board Meeting

BANKASIA: The Company has informed that the Board Meeting will be held on April 28, 2024 at 3:00 PM instead of April 25, 2024 at 3:00 PM to consider, among others, audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2023.

2024-04-21: Board approval for acquisition of assets & liabilities of Bank Alfalah

BANKASIA: The company has informed that the Board of Directors of the company has approved in its meeting held on April 18, 2024, in principle, of negotiated acquisition of the assets & liabilities of Bank Alfalah Limited, Bangladesh Operations, by Bank Asia PLC., subject to compliance of all formalities and approval from regulatory authorities. The Board of Directors of Bank Asia PLC., in the same meeting, has also approved of authorizing the bank management to carry out all necessary formalities for taking in-principle approval of the aforesaid acquisition from Bangladesh Bank, and signing the Declaration/Undertaking of Confidentiality as part of due diligence process.

2024-04-17: Board Meeting

BANKASIA: The Company has informed that the Board Meeting of the Company will be held on April 25, 2024 at 3:00 PM to consider, among others, audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2023.

2023-12-19: Record Date tomorrow (20.12.2023)

BANKASIA: Trading of the shares of the Company will remain suspended on its record date i.e., 20.12.2023 for EGM. Trading of the shares of the Company will resume on 21.12.2023.

2023-12-17: Spot trade from tomorrow (18.12.2023)

BANKASIA: Trading of the shares of the Company will be allowed only in the Spot Market from 18.12.2023 to 19.12.2023 as the record date of the Company is on 20.12.2023 for EGM.

2023-11-26: Decision to hold EGM

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Limited has informed that the Board of Directors of the company has decided to hold an Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) of the Company to consider the following: To change the name of the company from 'Bank Asia Limited' to 'Bank Asia PLC.' and accordingly to amend the relevant clauses of the Memorandum and Article of Association of the company subject to approval from the shareholders of the company in the Twelfth Extra-Ordinary General Meeting and regulatory authorities. Date of EGM: January 30, 2024, Time: 11:00 AM, Venue: Digital Platform. Record Date: December 20, 2023.

2023-10-22: Cont-Un-audited Financial Statements

BANKASIA(cont):Reasons for deviation: NOCFPS decreased mainly due to decreased of Borrowings from other banks, financial institutions. EPS from January to September 30, 2023 has increased compared to same period for the year 2022 as a result of increase in profit after tax.(end)

2023-10-22: Un-audited Financial Statements

BANKASIA: (Quarter 3) As per the un-audited financial statements of the Company, Consolidated EPS was Tk. 0.18 for July-September 2023 as against Tk. 0.68 for July-September 2022; Consolidated EPS was Tk. 3.06 for January-September 2023 as against Tk. 2.68 for January-September 2022. Consolidated NOCFPS was Tk. 17.06 for January-September 2023 as against Tk. 25.03 for January-September 2022. Consolidated NAV per share was Tk. 26.26 as on September 30, 2023 and Tk. 24.51 as on September 30, 2022.(cont)

2023-10-16: Board Meeting

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that the Board Meeting of the Company will be held on October 19, 2023 at 3:00 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the Third Quarter (Q3) period ended September 30, 2023.

2023-10-15: Sale Confirmation

BANKASIA: M/S. Mostafa Steel Galvanizing Plant Ltd., one of the Corporate Sponsors of Bank Asia Ltd., has further reported that it has completed its sale of 5,90,000 shares of the Company at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange (CSE) as per declaration disseminated on 05.10.2023.

2023-10-05: Sale Intention

BANKASIA: M/S. Mostafa Steel Galvanizing Plant Ltd., one of the Corporate Sponsors of Bank Asia Ltd., has reported its intention to sell 5,90,000 shares out of its holding of 5,99,668 shares of the Company at prevailing market price (in the Block Market) through Chittagong Stock Exchange PLC (CSE) within October 31, 2023.

2023-07-30: Un-audited HY A/Cs

BANKASIA (Quarter 2) As per un-audited half yearly accounts of Bank Asia Ltd., Consolidated EPS was Tk. 1.81 for April-June 2023 as against Tk. 0.94 for April-June 2022; Consolidated EPS was Tk. 2.88 for January-June 2023 as against Tk. 2.00 for January-June 2022. Consolidated NOCFPS was Tk. 14.43 for January-June 2023 as against Tk. 32.73 for January-June 2022. Consolidated NAV per share was Tk. 25.80 as on June 30, 2023 and Tk. 23.84 as on June 30, 2022. Reasons for deviation in EPS and NOCFPS: EPS has been increased due to increase in profit after tax. NOCFPS has been decreased mainly due to decrease borrowings.

2023-07-24: Board Meeting

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that the Board Meeting of the Company will be held on July 27, 2023 at 3:00 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the Second Quarter (Q2) period ended June 30, 2023.

2023-07-16: Regarding investment in proposed Digital Bank

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that the Board of Directors of the company has approved the proposal for Bank Asia Limited for becoming a sponsor shareholder by way of investment of BDT 12,50,00,000.00 (10% of total paid-up capital) for the proposed Digital Bank.

2023-07-02: Appointment of Nominated Director

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that Ms. Zakia Rouf Chowdhury has been appointed as Nominated Director of Amiran Generations Limited in the Board of Bank Asia Limited and subsequently Bangladesh Bank has approved her directorship on 20.06.2023.

2023-06-14: Credit Rating

BANKASIA: Credit Rating Agency of Bangladesh Limited (CRAB) has informed that the rating (surveillance) of Bank Asia Ltd. as ''AA1'' in the long term and ''ST-1'' in the short term along with a stable outlook based on audited financial statements of the Company up to December 31, 2022 and other relevant quantitative as well as qualitative information up to the date of rating declaration.

2023-06-14: Cash Dividend Disbursement

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that it has disbursed the cash dividend for the year ended December 31, 2022 to the respective shareholders.

2023-05-07: Election of Chairman and First Vice Chairman

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that the Board of Directors has re-elected Mr. Romo Rouf Chowdhury as the Chairman and Mr. Mohd. Safwan Choudhury as First Vice Chairman of the Bank.

2023-05-02: Un-audited Financial Statements

BANKASIA: (Quarter 1) As per the un-audited financial statements of Bank Asia Ltd., Consolidated EPS was Tk. 1.14 for January-March 2023 as against Tk. 1.06 for January-March 2022; Consolidated NOCFPS was Tk. 13.77 for January-March 2023 as against Tk. 4.84 for January-March 2022. Consolidated NAV per share was Tk. 23.98 as on March 31, 2023 and Tk. 22.91 as on March 31, 2022. NOCFPS has been increased due to cash inflow by way of increase in deposit and decrease of loans and advances.

2023-04-25: Board Meeting

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that the Board Meeting of the Company will be held on April 30, 2023 at 3:00 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the First Quarter (Q1) period ended on March 31, 2023.

2023-04-13: Update of Information

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has requested the concerned Brokerage Houses to provide with a statement having details of margin loan holders (i.e., Shareholders' name, BOID numbers, client-wise shareholding position, gross dividend receivable, applicable tax rate and net dividend receivable) as on the Record Date along with the name of the contact person of Brokerage House to the Company's Share Department or through email to 'ba.share@bankasia-bd.com' at Registered Office on or before April 20, 2023. The Brokerage Houses are also requested to provide with their bank name, account number and routing number etc.

2023-04-05: Record Date tomorrow (06.04.2023)

BANKASIA: Trading of the shares of Bank Asia Limited will remain suspended on its record date i.e., 06.04.2023. Trading of the shares of the Company will resume on 09.04.2023.

2023-04-03: Spot trade from tomorrow (04.04.2023)

BANKASIA: Trading of the shares of Bank Asia Ltd. will be allowed only in the Spot Market from 04.04.2023 to 05.04.2023 as the record date of the Company is on 06.04.2023.

2023-03-19: CB Free

BANKASIA: Please note that there will be no price limit today 19.03.2023 on the trading of the shares of the Company following its corporate declaration, however, as per the BSEC Order No. BSEC/CMRRCD/2001-07/39 dated July 28, 2022, the floor price shall be applicable accordingly.

2023-03-19: Recommendation of Dividend

BANKASIA: The Board of Directors has recommended 15% cash dividend for the year ended on December 31, 2022. Date of AGM: 30.04.2023, Time: 11:00 AM. Venue: Digital Platform. Record Date: 06.04.2023. The Company has also reported Consolidated EPS of Tk. 2.62, Consolidated NAV per share of Tk. 24.41 and Consolidated NOCFPS of Tk. 13.82 for the year ended on December 31, 2022 as against Tk. 2.34, Tk. 23.33 and Tk. 15.23 respectively for the same period of the previous year.

2023-03-12: Board Meeting

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that the Board Meeting of the Company will be held on March 18, 2023 at 2:00 PM to consider, among others, audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2022.

2023-03-05: Selling of ordinary shares of ERA-Infotech Limited

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that the Board of Directors of the company has approved the proposal for sale of 97,844 numbers of ordinary shares of ERA-Infotech Limited, with the total offer price of Taka 4,892,200.00 in order to reduce shareholding position of the company in ERA-Infotech Limited to 10% from existing 20% as per Bangladesh Bank DOS Circular # 04 dated May 26, 2019. The cost of the aforesaid 97,844 numbers of ordinary shares was Taka 191,774.24 which indicates a total capital gain of Taka 4,700,425.76 for the Bank, if the above sale of ordinary shares of ERA-Infotech Limited is executed.

2022-11-13: Appointment of the President and Managing Director

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that Mr. Areef Billah Adil Chowdhury has been appointed as President and Managing Director of the Bank with effect from 07 November 2022.

2022-10-31: Un-audited Financial Statements

BANKASIA: (Quarter 3) As per the un-audited financial statements of Bank Asia Ltd., Consolidated EPS was Tk. 0.68 for July-September 2022 as against Tk. 0.61 for July-September 2021; Consolidated EPS was Tk. 2.68 for January-September 2022 as against Tk. 2.36 for January-September 2021. Consolidated NOCFPS was Tk. 25.03 for January-September 2022 as against Tk. 2.51 for January-September 2021. Consolidated NAV per share was Tk. 24.51 as on September 30, 2022 and Tk. 23.52 as on September 30, 2021. Reasons for deviation: EPS has been increased as a result of increase in profit after tax and NOCFPS has been increased due to cash inflow by way of increase in deposit and lower outflow of loans and advances.

2022-10-27: Buy Confirmation

BANKASIA: Mr. Murshed Sultan Chowdhury, one of the Sponsors of Bank Asia Ltd., has further reported that he has completed his buy of 7,35,000 shares of the Company at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange as per declaration disseminated on 19.10.2022.

2022-10-25: Board Meeting

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that the Board Meeting of the Company will be held on October 30, 2022 at 3:00 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the Third Quarter (Q3) period ended September 30, 2022.

2022-10-19: Buy Intention

BANKASIA: Mr. Murshed Sultan Chowdhury, one of the Sponsors of Bank Asia Ltd., has reported his intention to buy 7,35,000 shares of the company at prevailing market price (in the Public Market) through Dhaka Stock Exchange within October 31, 2022.

2022-08-31: Election of the Chairman

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that the Board of Directors has elected Mr. Romo Rouf Chowdhury as the Chairman of the Company.

2022-07-31: Un-audited HY A/Cs

BANKASIA: (Quarter 2) As per un-audited half yearly accounts of Bank Asia Ltd., Consolidated EPS was Tk. 0.94 for April-June 2022 as against Tk. 0.70 for April-June 2021; Consolidated EPS was Tk. 2.00 for January-June 2022 as against Tk. 1.75 for January-June 2021. Consolidated NOCFPS was Tk. 32.73 for January-June 2022 as against Tk. 7.15 for January-June 2021. Consolidated NAV per share was Tk. 23.84 as on June 30, 2022 and Tk. 23.81 as on June 30, 2021. The Company has also informed that EPS has increased due to increase in profit after tax. NOCFPS has increased due to cash inflow by way of increase in Deposit and decrease in Loans and Advances.

2022-07-25: Board Meeting

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that the Board Meeting of the Company will be held on July 28, 2022 at 3:00 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the Second Quarter (Q2) period ended June 30, 2022.

2022-06-19: Receive Confirmation

BANKASIA: Ms. Mahrina Chowdhury, one of the Sponsors of Bank Asia Limited, has further reported that she has completed her receive of 73,60,409 shares from Late Amanullah Chowdhury (Father of Ms. Mahrina Chowdhury), general shareholder of the company, by way of nomination as per declaration disseminated on 15.06.2022.

2022-06-19: Receive Confirmation

BANKASIA: Ms. Sabrina Chowdhury, one of the Sponsors of Bank Asia Limited, has further reported that she has completed her receive of 73,60,410 shares from Late Amanullah Chowdhury (Father of Ms. Sabrina Chowdhury), general shareholder of the company, by way of nomination as per declaration disseminated on 15.06.2022.

2022-06-15: Credit Rating

BANKASIA: Credit Rating Agency of Bangladesh Limited (CRAB) has informed that the rating of Bank Asia Ltd. as ''AA1'' in the long term and ''ST-1'' in the short term along with a stable outlook based on audited financial statements of the Company up to December 31, 2021 and other relevant quantitative as well as qualitative information up to the date of rating declaration.

2022-06-15: Shares receipt by a Sponsor

BANKASIA: Ms. Sabrina Chowdhury, one of the Sponsors of Bank Asia Limited will receive 73,60,410 shares from Late Amanullah Chowdhury (Father of Ms. Sabrina Chowdhury), general shareholder of the company, by way of nomination.

2022-06-15: Shares receipt by a Sponsor

BANKASIA: Ms. Mahrina Chowdhury, one of the Sponsors of Bank Asia Limited will receive 73,60,409 shares from Late Amanullah Chowdhury (Father of Ms. Mahrina Chowdhury), general shareholder of the company, by way of nomination.

2022-06-07: Cash Dividend Disbursement

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that it has disbursed the cash dividend for the year ended on December 31, 2021 to the respective shareholders.

2022-05-08: Receive Confirmation

BANKASIA: Ms. Sabrina Chowdhury, one of the Sponsors of Bank Asia Limited, has further reported that she has completed her receive of 55,28,384 shares from her husband Mr. Faisal Samad, General Shareholder of the Company, by way of gift outside the trading system of the Exchange as per declaration disseminated on 20.04.2022.

2022-04-27: Un-audited Financial Statements

BANKASIA: (Quarter 1) As per the un-audited financial statements of Bank Asia Ltd., Consolidated EPS was Tk. 1.06 for January-March 2022 as against Tk. 1.05 for January-March 2021; Consolidated NOCFPS was Tk. 6.34 for January-March 2022 as against Tk. (11.57) for January-March 2021. Consolidated NAV per share was Tk. 22.91 as on March 31, 2022 and Tk. 22.95 as on March 31, 2021. The Company has also informed that NOCFPS for current period increased compare to the same quarter of the previous year mainly due to decrease of loans and advances, increase of deposits and trading liabilities.

2022-04-20: Board Meeting

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that the Board Meeting of the Company will be held on April 26, 2022 at 2:30 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the First Quarter (Q1) period ended on March 31, 2022.

2022-04-20: Receive Intention

BANKASIA: Ms. Sabrina Chowdhury, one of the Sponsors of Bank Asia Limited, has reported her intention to receive 55,28,384 shares from her husband Mr. Faisal Samad, General Shareholder of the Company, by way of gift outside the trading system of the Exchange within next 30 working days from the date of issuance of approval letter by CSE.

2022-04-05: Record Date tomorrow (06.04.2022)

BANKASIA: Trading of the shares of Bank Asia Limited will remain suspended on its record date i.e., 06.04.2022. Trading of the shares of the Company will resume on 07.04.2022.

2022-04-03: Spot trade from tomorrow (04.04.2022)

BANKASIA: Trading of the shares of Bank Asia Ltd. will be allowed only in the Spot Market from 04.04.2022 to 05.04.2022 as the record date of the Company is on 06.04.2022.

2022-03-20: CB Free

BANKASIA: Please note that there will be no price limit today 20.03.2022 on the trading of the shares of the Company following its corporate declaration.

2022-03-20: Recommendation of Dividend

BANKASIA: The Board of Directors has recommended 15% cash dividend for the year ended on December 31, 2021. Date of AGM: 28.04.2022, Time: 11:00 AM. Venue: Digital Platform. Record Date: 06.04.2022. The Company has also reported Consolidated EPS of Tk. 2.34, Consolidated NAV per share of Tk. 23.33 and Consolidated NOCFPS of Tk. 15.23 for the year ended on December 31, 2021 as against Tk. 1.74, Tk. 23.34 and Tk. 34.94 respectively for the same period of the previous year.

2022-03-09: Board Meeting

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that the Board Meeting of the Company will be held on March 16, 2022 at 3:00 PM to consider, among others, audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2021.

2022-03-03: BSEC's Consent for issuance of Bank Asia 1st Perpetual Bond

BANKASIA: Refer to their earlier news disseminated by CSE on 24.06.2021 regarding Board Decision to issue Perpetual Bond and held an EGM, Bank Asia Ltd. has further informed that BSEC has given consent for raising Additional Tier-I capital through issuance of Coupon Bearing Conditional Convertible Perpetual Bond namely Bank Asia 1st Perpetual Bond of BDT 500,00,00,000.00 at BDT 5,000.00 per unit, out of which BDT 450,00,00,000.00 through private placement and the rest amount of BDT 50,00,00,000.00 through public offer. The consent has been accorded subject to compliance with the relevant laws and regulatory requirements and also adherence to the conditions imposed under Section-2CC of the Securities and Exchange Ordinance, 1969.

2021-11-01: Un-audited financial statements

BANKASIA: (Quarter 3) As per the un-audited financial statements of Bank Asia Ltd., Consolidated EPS was Tk. 0.61 for July-September 2021 as against Tk. 0.60 for July-September 2020; Consolidated EPS was Tk. 2.36 for January-September 2021 as against Tk. 1.97 for January-September 2020. Consolidated NOCFPS was Tk. 2.51 for January-September 2021 as against Tk. 28.19 for January-September 2020. Consolidated NAV per share was Tk. 23.52 as on September 30, 2021 and Tk. 23.02 as on September 30, 2020. Reason for significant deviations in NOCFPS: NOCFPS decreased compare to the same period of the previous year mainly due to increase of loans and advances and decrease of deposits in the relevant period.

2021-10-26: Board Meeting

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that the Board Meeting of the Company will be held on October 31, 2021 at 3:00 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the Third Quarter (Q3) period ended on September 30, 2021.

2021-08-23: Buy Confirmation

BANKASIA: Mr. Murshed Sultan Chowdhury, one of the Sponsors of Bank Asia Ltd., has further reported that he has completed his buy of 25,000 shares of the Company at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange as per declaration disseminated on 18.07.2021.

2021-08-05: Buy Confirmation

BANKASIA: Ms. Mahrina Chowdhury, one of the Sponsors of Bank Asia Ltd., has further reported that she has completed her buy of 5,50,000 shares of the Company at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange as per declaration disseminated on 30.06.2021.

2021-08-05: Buy Confirmation

BANKASIA: Ms. Sabrina Chowdhury, one of the Sponsors of Bank Asia Ltd., has further reported that she has completed her buy of 5,50,000 shares of the Company at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange as per declaration disseminated on 30.06.2021.

2021-08-02: Un-audited HY A/Cs

BANKASIA: (Quarter 2) As per un-audited half yearly accounts of Bank Asia Ltd., Consolidated EPS was Tk. 0.70 for April-June 2021 as against Tk. 0.21 for April-June 2020; Consolidated EPS was Tk. 1.75 for January-June 2021 as against Tk. 1.37 for January-June 2020. Consolidated NOCFPS was Tk. 7.15 for January-June 2021 as against Tk. 9.23 for January-June 2020. Consolidated NAV per share was Tk. 23.81 as on June 30, 2021 and Tk. 22.57 as on June 30, 2020.

2021-07-25: Board Meeting

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that the Board Meeting of the Company will be held on July 29, 2021 at 3:00 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the Second Quarter (Q2) period ended on June 30, 2021.

2021-07-18: Buy Intention

BANKASIA: Mr. Murshed Sultan Chowdhury, one of the Sponsors of Bank Asia Ltd., has reported his intention to buy 25,000 shares of the Company at prevailing market price (in the Public Market) through Stock Exchange (DSE) within next 30 working days.

2021-07-15: Record Date on 18.07.2021

BANKASIA: Trading of the shares of Bank Asia Ltd. will remain suspended on its record date i.e., 18.07.2021 for EGM. Trading of the shares of the Company will resume on 19.07.2021.

2021-07-13: Spot trade from tomorrow (14.07.2021)

BANKASIA: Trading of the shares of Bank Asia Ltd. will be allowed only in the Spot Market from 14.07.2021 to 15.07.2021 as the record date of the Company is on 18.07.2021 for EGM.

2021-07-05: Buy Intention

BANKASIA: Ms. Mahrina Chowdhury, one of the Sponsors of Bank Asia Ltd., has reported her intention to buy 5,50,000 shares of the Company at prevailing market price (in the Public Market) through Stock Exchange (DSE) within next 30 working days.

2021-07-05: Buy Intention

BANKASIA: Ms. Sabrina Chowdhury, one of the Sponsors of Bank Asia Ltd., has reported her intention to buy 5,50,000 shares of the Company at prevailing market price (in the Public Market) through Stock Exchange (DSE) within next 30 working days.

2021-06-27: Credit Rating

BANKASIA: Credit Rating Agency of Bangladesh Limited (CRAB) has informed that the rating of Bank Asia Ltd. as ''AA2'' in the long term and ''ST-2'' in the short term along with a stable outlook based on audited financial statements of the Company up to December 31, 2020 and other relevant quantitative as well as qualitative information up to the date of rating declaration.

2021-06-24: Buy Confirmation

BANKASIA: Mrs. Farhana Haq, one of the Sponsor Directors of Bank Asia Ltd., has further reported that she has completed her buy of 13,23,275 shares of the Company at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange as per declaration disseminated on 24.05.2021.

2021-06-24: Cont-Board Decision to issue Perpetual Bond and held an EGM

BANKASIA(cont): Bangladesh Securities & Exchange Commission Directive issued dated May 23, 2021 subject to approval from regulatory authorities and the shareholders of the Bank in the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting. Date of EGM: 18.08.2021, time: 11:00 AM, venue: Digital Platform. Record Date for EGM: 18.07.2021.(end)

2021-06-24: Board Decision to issue Perpetual Bond and held an EGM

BANKASIA: Refer to their earlier news disseminated by CSE on 16.05.2021 regarding issuance of Perpetual Bond, Bank Asia Limited has further informed that the Board of Directors of the Bank has decided to issue Unsecured Contingent-Conversion Floating Rate Perpetual Bond of Tk. 5,000.00 million through Public Offering of 10% and Private Placement of rest 90% to have capital support under Additional Tier-1 Capital of Basel- III and to comply with Debt Securities Rules-2021 dated May 31, 2021 and(cont)

2021-06-23: Cash Dividend Disbursement

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that it has disbursed the cash dividend for the year ended on December 31, 2020 to the respective shareholders.

2021-06-02: Transfer of shares outside the Trading System of the Exchange

BANKASIA: Dhaka Stock Exchange Limited (DSE) has accorded its consent to transfer of 15,12,500 shares of Bank Asia Ltd. outside the trading system of the exchange from Mr. Md. Sirajul Haque, one of the Sponsors of Bank Asia Ltd. (the transferor/pledgor) to ONE Bank Limited (the transferee/pledgee) within 30 working days from the date of issuance of approval letter by DSE, under Regulation-47 of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (Listing) Regulations, 2015.

2021-06-02: Transfer of shares outside the Trading System of the Exchange

BANKASIA: Dhaka Stock Exchange Limited (DSE) has accorded its consent to transfer of 15,12,500 shares of Bank Asia Ltd. outside the trading system of the exchange from Ms. Monowara Haque, one of the Sponsors of Bank Asia Ltd. (the transferor/pledgor) to ONE Bank Limited (the transferee/pledgee) within 30 working days from the date of issuance of approval letter by DSE, under Regulation-47 of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (Listing) Regulations, 2015.

2021-05-24: Buy Intention

BANKASIA: Mrs. Farhana Haq, one of the Sponsor Directors of Bank Asia Ltd., has reported her intention to buy 13,23,275 shares of the Company at prevailing market price (in the Public Market) through Stock Exchange (DSE) within next 30 working days.

2021-05-23: Transfer of shares outside the Trading System of the Exchange

BANKASIA: Dhaka Stock Exchange Limited (DSE) has accorded its consent to transfer of 8,80,743 shares of Bank Asia Ltd. outside the trading system of the exchange from M/s. Mostafa Steel Galvanizing Plant Ltd., one of the Corporate Sponsors of Bank Asia Ltd. (the transferor/pledgor) to Commercial Bank of Ceylon PCL (the transferee/pledgee) within 30 working days from the date of issuance of approval letter by DSE, under Regulation-47 of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (Listing) Regulations, 2015.

2021-05-16: Decision to issue perpetual Bonds of BDT 500.00 crore

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Limited has informed that the Board of Directors of the Bank has decided to raise BDT 500.00 crore through issuance of Perpetual Bond as Additional Tire-1 Capital through private placement, to support the bank's BASEL-III compliance in line with Bangladesh Bank Guidelines on Risk Based Capital Adequacy, subject to the approval of the approval from concern authorities and complying with regulatory requirements.

2021-04-28: Un-audited Financial Statements

BANKASIA: (Quarter 1) As per the un-audited financial statements of Bank Asia Ltd., Consolidated EPS was Tk. 1.05 for January-March 2021 as against Tk. 1.16 for January-March 2020; Consolidated NOCFPS was Tk. (11.57) for January-March 2021 as against Tk. 0.82 for January-March 2020. Consolidated NAV per share was Tk. 22.95 as on March 31, 2021 and Tk. 22.32 as on March 31, 2020.

2021-04-22: Board Meeting

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that the Board Meeting of the Company will be held on April 27, 2021 at 2:30 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the First Quarter (Q1) period ended on March 31, 2021.

2021-04-07: Record Date tomorrow (08.04.2021)

BANKASIA: Trading of the shares of Bank Asia Ltd. will remain suspended on its record date i.e., 08.04.2021. Trading of the shares of the Company will resume on 11.04.2021.

2021-04-05: Spot trade from tomorrow (06.04.2021)

BANKASIA: Trading of the shares of Bank Asia Ltd. will be allowed only in the Spot Market from 06.04.2021 to 07.04.2021 as the record date of the Company is on 08.04.2021.

2021-03-21: CB Free

BANKASIA: Please note that there will be no price limit today 21.03.2021 on the trading of the shares of the Company following its corporate declaration, however, as per the BSEC Order No. BSEC/CMRRCD/2001-07/04 dated March 19, 2020, the floor price shall be applicable accordingly.

2021-03-21: Recommendation of Dividend

BANKASIA: The Board of Directors has recommended 10% cash for the year ended on December 31, 2020. Date of AGM: 29.04.2021, Time: 11:00 AM. Venue: Bank Asia Convention Hall, Bank Asia Tower, 32-34, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Kawran Bazar, Dhaka-1215 and through Digital Platform. Record Date: 08.04.2021. The Company has also reported Consolidated EPS of Tk. 1.74, Consolidated NAV per share of Tk. 23.34 and Consolidated NOCFPS of Tk. 34.94 for the year ended on December 31, 2020 as against Tk. 1.68, Tk. 21.09 and Tk. 22.94 respectively for the same period of the previous year.

2021-03-10: Board Meeting

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that the Board Meeting of the Company will be held on March 18, 2021 at 3:00 PM to consider, among others, audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended on December 31, 2020.

2021-01-07: Transmission of Deceased Sponsor's shares to her nominees

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Limited has informed that Mrs. Razia Samad, one of the Sponsors of the Bank passed away on 13.11.2019. Her present holding is 22,28,395 shares and these shares will be transmitted to the account of her nominees Mr. Joy Samad (Son) and Mrs. Salma Samad (Daughter) by way of nomination.

2020-10-29: Un-audited Financial Statements

BANKASIA: (Quarter 3) As per the un-audited financial statements of Bank Asia Ltd., Consolidated EPS was Tk. 0.60 for July-September 2020 as against Tk. 0.88 for July-September 2019; Consolidated EPS was Tk. 1.97 for January-September 2020 as against Tk. 1.94 for January-September 2019. Consolidated NOCFPS was Tk. 27.96 for January-September 2020 as against Tk. 15.86 for January-September 2019. Consolidated NAV per share was Tk. 23.02 as on September 30, 2020 and Tk. 21.34 as on September 30, 2019.

2020-10-29: Buy Confirmation

BANKASIA: Mrs. Farhana Haq, one of the Sponsor Directors of Bank Asia Limited, has further reported that she has completed her buy of 2,00,000 shares of the Company at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange as per declaration disseminated on 27.10.2020.

2020-10-27: Buy Intention

BANKASIA: Mrs. Farhana Haq, one of the Sponsor Directors of Bank Asia Ltd., has reported her intention to buy 2,00,000 shares of the Company at prevailing market price (In the Block market) through Stock Exchange (DSE) within October 29, 2020.

2020-10-21: Board Meeting

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that the Board Meeting of the Company will be held on October 28, 2020 at 3:00 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the Third Quarter (Q3) period ended on September 30, 2020.

2020-10-15: Buy Confirmation

BANKASIA: Mr. Rumee A Hossain, one of the Sponsor Directors of Bank Asia Ltd., has further reported that he has completed his buy of 18,00,000 shares of the Company at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange as per declaration disseminated on 06.10.2020.

2020-10-15: Buy Confirmation

BANKASIA: Mrs. Farhana Haq, one of the Sponsor Directors of Bank Asia Limited, has further reported that she has completed her buy of 18,00,000 shares of the Company at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange as per declaration disseminated on 04.10.2020.

2020-10-06: Buy Intention

BANKASIA: Mr. Rumee A Hossain, one of the Sponsor Directors of Bank Asia Ltd., has reported his intention to buy 18,00,000 shares of the Company at prevailing market price (In the Block market) through Stock Exchange (DSE) within October 29, 2020.

2020-10-04: Buy Intention

BANKASIA: Mrs. Farhana Haq, one of the Sponsor Directors of Bank Asia Limited, has reported her intention to buy 18,00,000 shares of the Company at prevailing market price (In the Public market) through Stock Exchange (DSE) within October 29, 2020.

2020-08-26: Relocation of Corporate Office Including Share Department

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Limited has informed that the Corporate Office including Share Department of the Company has been relocated from Rangs Tower (2nd to 6th floor), 68 Purana Paltan, Dhaka-1000 to Bank Asia Tower, 32 & 34, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Kawran Bazar, Dhaka-1215, Phone: +880 9617-001100, Fax: +880-2-55013976.

2020-08-09: Cash Dividend Disbursement

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Limited has informed that it has disbursed the cash dividend for the year ended on December 31, 2019 to the respective individual shareholders' Bank Accounts. The Company also informed that as per Bangladesh Bank DOS Circular letter No. 19, on June 07, 2020, currently the Company has sent cash dividend only to the local and foreign individual shareholders.

2020-07-29: Un-audited HY A/Cs

BANKASIA: (Quarter 2) As per un-audited half yearly accounts of Bank Asia Ltd., Consolidated EPS was Tk. 0.21 for April-June 2020 as against Tk. 0.47 for April-June 2019; Consolidated EPS was Tk. 1.37 for January-June 2020 as against Tk. 1.06 for January-June 2019. Consolidated NOCFPS was Tk. 9.23 for January-June 2020 as against Tk. 10.32 for January-June 2019. Consolidated NAV per share was Tk. 22.57 as on June 30, 2020 and Tk. 20.46 as on June 30, 2019.

2020-07-23: Board Meeting

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that the Board Meeting of the Company will be held on July 28, 2020 at 3:00 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the Second Quarter (Q2) period ended on June 30, 2020.

2020-07-06: Credit Rating

BANKASIA: Credit Rating Agency of Bangladesh Limited (CRAB) has informed that the rating of Bank Asia Ltd. is ''AA2'' in the long term and ''ST-2'' in the short term along with a stable outlook based on audited financial statements of the Company up to December 31, 2019 and other relevant quantitative as well as qualitative information up to the date of rating declaration.

2020-06-30: Decision to form a subsidiary Company

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Limited has informed that Board of Directors of the Company has decided in principle to apply to Bangladesh Bank for license of forming a subsidiary company to conduct digital banking activities subject to obtaining necessary approval from regulators.

2020-06-09: Reschedule of AGM

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has further informed the 21st AGM of the Company will be held virtually by using digital platform on 12 July 2020 at 11:00 am.

2020-06-09: Un-audited Financial Statements

BANKASIA: (Quarter 1) As per the un-audited financial statements of Bank Asia Ltd., Consolidated EPS was Tk. 1.16 for January-March 2020 as against Tk. 0.59 for January-March 2019; Consolidated NOCFPS was Tk. 0.74 for January-March 2020 as against Tk. 0.71 for January-March 2019. Consolidated NAV per share was Tk. 22.32 as on March 31, 2020 and Tk. 20.46 as on March 31, 2019.

2020-06-04: Board Meeting

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that the Board Meeting of the Company will be held on June 08 2020 at 3:00 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the First Quarter (Q1) period ended on March 31, 2020.

2020-06-01: Record Date tomorrow (02.06.2020)

BANKASIA: Trading of the shares of Bank Asia Ltd. will remain suspended on its record date i.e., 02.06.2020. Trading of the shares of the Company will resume on 03.06.2020.

2020-05-31: Postponement of AGM

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has further informed that due to unavoidable circumstances, the 21st AGM, scheduled to be held on April 29, 2020 has been postponed. The new date, time and venue of the AGM will be notified later on.

2020-05-31: Announcement of Spot date, Record date and Trading suspension

BANKASIA: Due to pandemic period and closing of trading and settlement activities, trading of the shares of the Company will be allowed only in the Spot Market from 31.05.2020 to 01.06.2020. Trading of the shares of the Company will remain suspended on record date i.e., 02.06.2020. However, previous record date was 13.04.2020.

2020-03-23: CB Free

BANKASIA: Please note that there will be no price limit today 23 March 2020 on the trading of shares of the Company following its corporate disclosure.

2020-03-23: Recommendation of Dividend

BANKASIA: The Board of Directors has recommended 10% cash dividend for the year ended on December 31, 2019. Date of AGM: 29.04.2020, Time: 11:00 AM. Venue: Convention Hall, Bank Asia Tower, 32-34 Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Kawran Bazar, Dhaka-1215. Record Date: 13.04.2020. The Company has also reported Consolidated EPS of Tk. 1.68, Consolidated NAV per share of Tk. 21.09 and Consolidated NOCFPS of Tk. 22.94 for the year ended on December 31, 2019 as against Tk. 1.92 (restated), Tk. 19.89 and Tk. 3.00 respectively for the same period of the previous year. The Company also has informed that NOCFPS has been increased mainly due to deposit inflow in terms of previous year.

2020-03-16: Board Meeting

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that the Board Meeting of the Company will be held on March 22, 2020 at 3:30 PM to consider, among others, audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended on December 31, 2019.

2019-10-24: Un-audited Financial Statements

BANKASIA: (Quarter 3) As per the un-audited financial statements of Bank Asia Ltd., Consolidated EPS was Tk. 0.88 for July-September 2019 as against Tk. 0.68 for July-September 2018; Consolidated EPS was Tk. 1.94 for January-September 2019 as against Tk. 1.73 for January-September 2018. Consolidated NOCFPS was Tk. 15.86 for January-September 2019 as against Tk. 4.50 for January-September 2018. Consolidated NAV per share was Tk. 21.34 as on September 30, 2019 and Tk. 19.70 as on September 30, 2018.

2019-10-20: Board Meeting

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that the Board Meeting of the Company will be held on October 23, 2019 at 3:00 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the Third Quarter (Q3) period ended on September 30, 2019.

2019-10-17: Sale Confirmation

BANKASIA: Mr. Murshed Sultan Chowdhury, one of the Sponsors of Bank Asia Ltd., has further reported that he has completed his sale of 1,35,46,135 shares of the Company at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange as per declaration disseminated on 08.09.2019.

2019-09-15: Buy Confirmation

BANKASIA: Mrs. Farhana Haq, one of the Sponsor Directors of Bank Asia Limited, has further reported that she has completed her buy of 85,000 shares of the Company at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange as per declaration disseminated on 09.09.2019.

2019-09-09: Buy Intention

BANKASIA: Mrs. Farhana Haq, one of the Sponsor Directors of Bank Asia Limited, has reported her intention to buy 85,000 shares of the Company at prevailing market price (In the Block market) through Stock Exchange (DSE) within next 30 working days.

2019-09-08: Sale Intention

BANKASIA: Mr. Murshed Sultan Chowdhury, one of the Sponsors of Bank Asia Ltd., has reported his intention to sell 1,35,46,135 shares out of his total holding of 1,40,78,135 shares of the Company at prevailing market price (in the Block Market) through Stock Exchange (DSE) within next 30 working days.

2019-08-01: Un-audited HY A/Cs (Additional Information)

BANKASIA: (Quarter 2): The Company has further informed that NOCFPS increased mainly compared to the same period of previous year due to deposit inflow in terms of previous quarter.

2019-08-01: Un-audited HY A/Cs

BANKASIA: (Quarter 2) As per un-audited half yearly accounts of Bank Asia Ltd., Consolidated EPS was Tk. 0.47 for April-June 2019 as against Tk. 0.54 for April-June 2018; Consolidated EPS was Tk. 1.06 for January-June 2019 as against Tk. 1.04 for January-June 2018. Consolidated NOCFPS was Tk. 10.32 for January-June 2019 as against Tk. (3.92) for January-June 2018. Consolidated NAV per share was Tk. 20.46 as on June 30, 2019 and Tk. 19.00 as on June 30, 2018.

2019-07-28: Board Meeting

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that the Board Meeting of the Company will be held on July 31, 2019 at 3:30 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the Second Quarter (Q2) period ended on June 30, 2019.

2019-07-17: BSEC's Consent for issuance of Non-Convertible Subordinated Bond

BANKASIA: With reference to their earlier news disseminated by CSE on 18.10.2018 regarding Issuing of 7 years Non-Convertible Subordinated Bond, Bank Asia Ltd. has further informed that BSEC vide its letter dated July 16, 2019 has given consent for raising of capital of the company through issuance of Floating Rate Non-Convertible Subordinated Bond of Tk. 500.00 crore only divided into 500 bond of Tk. 10,000,000.00 each through private placement to other than existing shareholders of the Company subject to NOC from Bangladesh Bank. Purpose of the proposed bond is to strengthen the capital base of the Bank.

2019-07-04: Buy Confirmation

BANKASIA: Mr. Anisur Rahman Sinha, one of the Sponsors of Bank Asia Ltd., has further reported that he has completed his buy of 5,50,000 shares of the Company at prevailing market price through Stock Exchange as per declaration disseminated on 30 June 2019.

2019-06-30: Buy Intention

BANKASIA: Mr. Anisur Rahman Sinha, one of the Sponsors of Bank Asia Ltd., has reported his intention to buy 5,50,000 shares of the Company at prevailing market price (In the Block Market) through Stock Exchange (DSE) within next 30 working days.

2019-06-30: Credit Rating

BANKASIA: Credit Rating Agency of Bangladesh Limited (CRAB) has informed that the rating of Bank Asia Ltd. is ''AA2'' in the long term and ''ST-2'' in the short term along with a stable outlook based on audited financial statements of the Company up to December 31, 2018 and other relevant quantitative as well as qualitative information up to the date of rating declaration.

2019-05-29: Cash Dividend Disbursement

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that it has disbursed the cash dividend for the year ended on December 31, 2018 to the respective shareholders' Bank Accounts through BEFTN System.

2019-05-08: Bonus shares Credited

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that the Bonus Shares of the Company for the year ended on December 31, 2018 have already been credited through CDBL to the respective shareholders' BO Accounts on May 08, 2019.

2018-11-04: Receive Confirmation

BANKASIA: Mr. Romo Rouf Chowdhury, one of the Sponsors of Bank Asia Ltd., has further reported that he has completed his received of 1,68,86,707 shares of the Company from his Mother Mrs. Zakia Rouf Chowdhury, by way of gift outside the trading system of the Exchange as announced earlier.

2018-10-31: Receive Intention

BANKASIA: Mr. Romo Rouf Chowdhury, one of the Sponsors of Bank Asia Ltd., has reported his intention to receive 1,68,86,707 shares of the Company to his Mother Mrs. Zakia Rouf Chowdhury, by way of gift outside the trading system of the Exchange within October 31, 2018 from the date of issuance of approval letter by DSE.

2018-10-25: Transfer Confirmation

BANKASIA: Mr. Murshed Sultan Chowdhury, one of the Sponsors of Bank Asia Ltd., has further reported that he has completed his transfer of 88,00,000 shares of the Company to his sister Mrs. Zakia Rouf Chowdhury, by way of gift outside the trading system of the Exchange as announced earlier.

2018-10-25: Transfer Confirmation

BANKASIA: Mr. A Rouf Chowdhury, one of the Sponsors Directors of Bank Asia Ltd., has further reported that he has completed his transfer of 51,50,000 shares of the Company to his son Mr. Romo Rouf Chowdhury, Sponsor of the Company, by way of gift outside the trading system of the Exchange as announced earlier.

2018-10-24: Transfer Intention

BANKASIA: Mr. Murshed Sultan Chowdhury, one of the Sponsors of Bank Asia Ltd., has reported his intention to transfer 88,00,000 shares out of his total holding of 2,22,07,748 shares of the Company to his sister Mrs. Zakia Rouf Chowdhury, by way of gift outside the trading system of the Exchange within October 31, 2018 from the date of issuance of approval letter by DSE.

2018-10-24: Transfer Intention

BANKASIA: Mr. A Rouf Chowdhury, one of the Sponsors Directors of Bank Asia Ltd., has reported his intention to transfer 51,50,000 shares out of his total holding of 2,73,88,237 shares of the Company to his son Mr. Romo Rouf Chowdhury, Sponsor of the Company, by way of gift outside the trading system of the Exchange within October 31, 2018 from the date of issuance of approval letter by DSE.

2018-10-18: Issuing of 7 years Non-Convertible Subordinated Bond

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that the Board of Directors of the Bank has approved to issue of the Company 7 years floating rate Non-Convertible Subordinated Bond with an issue price of Tk. 500.00 crore through Private Placement to raise regulatory capital (Tier 2) of the Company as per Basel III norms, subject to the approval of the Bangladesh Bank and Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC).

2018-10-18: Un-audited Financial Statements

BANKASIA: (Quarter 3) As per the un-audited financial statements of Bank Asia Ltd., Consolidated EPS was Tk. 0.72 for July-September 2018 as against Tk. 0.59 for July-September, 2017; Consolidated EPS was Tk. 1.81 for January-September 2018 as against Tk. 1.28 for January-September 2017. Consolidated NOCFPS was Tk. 4.72 for January-September 2018 as against Tk. (9.83) for January-September 2017. Consolidated NAV per share was Tk. 20.69 as on September 30, 2018 and Tk. 18.23 as on September 30, 2017.

2018-10-14: Board Meeting

BANKASIA: Bank Asia Ltd. has informed that the Board Meeting of the Company will be held on October 17, 2018 at 3:30 PM to consider, among others, un-audited financial statements of the Company for the Third Quarter (Q3) period ended on September 30, 2018.

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