Emerging Credit Rating Limited (ECRL) has affirmed AA-B (Pronounced as ‘Double A Minus Bond’) long term credit rating to Dhaka Bank Perpetual Bond issuance of BDT 2,000.00 million in face value. The outlook on the rating is Stable. The rating is consistent with ECRL’s methodology for this type of bond rating. ECRL considered financial performance, capital base, asset quality, liquidity position, management experience and prospect of the industry while assigning the rating. The rating is valid from June 23, 2026 to June 22, 2027. The ratings may be changed or revised prior to expiry, if warranted by extraordinary circumstances in the management, operations and/or performance of the entity rated.