MTB board approves proposal to raise Tk346 crore tier-1 capital
The board of directors of Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) has approved a proposal to raise Tk346 crore in Tier-1 capital to further strengthen the bank's core capital base.
The decision was taken at the bank's 330th board meeting, held on 21 January 2026, and represents 32 percent of MTB's paid-up capital, subject to approval from the relevant regulatory authorities.
Commenting on the decision, Syed Mahbubur Rahman, Managing Director and CEO of Mutual Trust Bank PLC, said the move was driven by the need to further strengthen the bank's risk-based capital position amid a changing economic and regulatory environment.
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He added that the capital may be raised through a rights issue, a repeat public offering (RPO), strategic investment, or any other suitable instrument, in line with Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) regulations.
