Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- Asiatic Laboratories has posted an impressive 86 per cent year-on-year growth in profit to Tk 164 million in the second quarter of FY26, driven by higher sales amid a stable forex market.

With the latest quarterly earnings, its half-yearly profit-Tk 316 million-in July-December last year surpassed its annual profit of Tk 255 million in FY25.

The drug maker attributed the remarkable earnings growth to a combination of factors- increased net sales, improved gross profit margins, and a reduction in finance costs.

Accelerated sales in new markets entered to expand business and higher deferred tax contributed to the bottom-line growth, said the company in its earnings note.

The company also focused on maintaining operation...