Dhaka, May 7 -- HSBC Bangladesh's profit rose 9 per cent year-on-year to Tk 1,086.13 crore in 2024, and increased in interest income.

The lender earned Tk 1,908.42 crore in interest income during 2024, reflecting a 12 percent increase from the previous year.

However, its total operating expenses surged to Tk 1,051.51 crore, significantly up from Tk 697.84 crore in 2023, according to the bank's audited financial statements.

In 2023, the global bank made a profit of Tk 999 crore, posting a 70 percent year-on-year rise.

"Our strategy is working, and our strong performance over the last year is evidence of this," HSBC Bangladesh said in an email reply on Tuesday."HSBC is a highly connected, global business, and this remains our biggest st...