Dhaka, April 28 -- Bata Shoe Company (Bangladesh) saw its profit plunge by 96 per cent year-on-year to nearly Tk 12 million in 2025, as operational disruptions and a challenging business climate weighed heavily on performance.

The sharp earnings decline underscores a difficult year, with the company slipping into losses in the second, third, and fourth quarters of 2025.

Financial disclosures show that Bata began incurring losses from the April-June quarter. Over the April-December period, it posted a cumulative loss of Tk 356 million.

However, a strong first quarter-when the company earned Tk 368 million-helped it narrowly stay in the black for the full year, ending with a modest net profit.

The company said several retail outlets wer...