Family Savings Certificate
Introduction
Introduced: 2009 AD
Denomination: 10,000 Taka; 20,000 Taka; 50,000 Taka; 100,000 Taka; 200,000 Taka; 500,000 Taka; and 1,000,000 Taka.
Where to Obtain: Can be purchased and encashed from the National Savings Bureau, branches of Bangladesh Bank, commercial banks, and post offices.
Maturity: 5 (Five) years.
Profit Rates
For investments up to 750,000 Taka:
- 1st Year: 10.20%
- 2nd Year: 10.72%
- 3rd Year: 11.28%
- 4th Year: 11.87%
- 5th Year: 12.50%
For investments 750,001 Taka and above:
- 1st Year: 10.11%
- 2nd Year: 10.62%
- 3rd Year: 11.17%
- 4th Year: 11.75%
- 5th Year: 12.37%
Tax Information
Source Tax: 10% tax is deducted at source on the profit for investments exceeding 500,000 Taka.
Eligibility
The following individuals can purchase the Family Savings Certificate:
- Any Bangladeshi woman aged 18 (Eighteen) and above.
- Any Bangladeshi person with physical disabilities (male and female).
- Any Bangladeshi citizen (male and female) aged 65 (Sixty-five) and above.
Maximum Purchase Limit
Single Name: Maximum 45 Lakh Taka.
Combined Limit: A maximum of 50 Lakh Taka can be invested in a single name or 1 Crore Taka in a joint name across all savings certificates.
Encashment Before Maturity
If the savings certificate is encashed before maturity, the refundable amount will be calculated as follows:
Time Period | Amount Receivable After Refund of Invested Money with Monthly Profit Withdrawal |
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During the 1st Year | 1,00,000 – Received Profit |
During the 2nd Year | 1,09,500 – Received Profit |
During the 3rd Year | 1,20,000 – Received Profit |
During the 4th Year | 1,31,500 – Received Profit |
During the 5th Year | 1,44,000 – Received Profit |
Note: The received profit will be deducted from the refundable amount.