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Islami Bank Bangladesh’s stock led last week’s Dhaka Stock Exchange rally, soaring 31.25% over five trading days and lifting its market value by Tk 1,690.49 crore. The share price climbed from Tk 33.60 to Tk 44.10 by Friday’s close, a gain of Tk 10.50 per share.

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Market Breadth Signals Broad-Based Advance

• Total issues traded: 396
• Gainers: 257 (64.9%)
• Decliners: 103
• Unchanged: 36

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Weekly Top Performers

1. Islami Bank Bangladesh: +31.25%
2. SML Lecture Equity Mutual Fund: +20.72%
3. Rupali Bank: +20.00%
4. Union Capital: +19.05%
5. Midland Bank: +15.32%
6. Meghna Pet Industries: +14.93%
7. Desh General Insurance: +14.42%
8. National Feed Mill: +12.87%
9. Meghna Insurance: +12.50%
10. Indo-Bangla Pharmaceuticals: +12.10%

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Islami Bank: Dividend Track Record & Shareholding

• Listing Year: 1985
• Recent Dividend: 10% cash (2019–2023)
• Total Paid-up Shares: 160,999,068
• Ownership Breakdown:
• Promoters & Directors: 0.18%
• Institutional Investors: 74.82%
• Foreign Investors: 17.89%
• General Investors: 7.11%

As investors hunt oversold names amid improving market sentiment, Islami Bank’s standout performance underscores renewed confidence in the banking sector’s recovery prospects.