With a view to mobilizing domestic resources and providing incentive to the small savers, prize bonds, issued by the Government of Bangladesh, are very popular form of investment among the masses. The bonds issued so far under this scheme are 'bearer' in nature and as such the holders are treated as the owners of the bonds. These bonds are in fact government debt and on behalf of the government, Bangladesh Bank is responsible for entire management of the scheme. Prize bonds do not bear any interest. But there is a system of regular prize draw with a certain period of intervals and on the basis of the results the prizes are given as per the rules set for bonds concerned. The bonds can be purchased from the offices of Bangladesh Bank, branches of the authorized commercial and specialized banks, National Saving Bureau and the post offices. Currently prizes worth about Tk. 53 crores are given out to about 14,900 winners annually.
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Risk-free
Prize bonds are a unique form of risk-free, state guaranteed investment offering you the chance to win big cash prizes. Prize bonds are purchased in units of Tk.100.
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Quarterly Draw
The Prize draw takes place every quarter on January 31, April 30, July 31 and October 31. Currently there are 3,726 cash prizes every draw.
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Confidentiality
Prize bond winnings are confidential. The names of prize bond winners are not published; nor are they disclosed to anyone other than the winner. You can check your winning numbers on this site which includes the results of the weekly draw. Winning numbers are also available on Bangladesh Bank website. The list of winning numbers is available from Bangladesh Bank and is published in national newspapers.
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Cash anytime
You can cash your Prize bonds in at any time.
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Investments
Prize bonds are a flexible, secure, state guaranteed investment. You have the opportunity to win prizes (maximum of Tk.600,000 per unit) every three months. With a minimum purchase of Tk.100, that's a huge return on your investment. Draws are held every 3 months with over 3,726 prizes ranging between Tk.10,000 and Tk.600,000. Every eligible Prize bond is automatically entered in the quarterly draw no matter how old. The more Prize bonds you hold the greater the possibility of you getting a substantial return on your money.
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Gifts
Think of all the times you've racked your brain for an idea for a gift. Prize bonds are the answer. With a minimum purchase of just Tk.100 you are giving someone the chance to win one of the 3,726 prizes ranging between Tk.10,000 and Tk.600,000 every three months. You aren't just giving the prize bonds, you're giving the chance to win cash prizes for years to come. Not only this, prize bonds are a great way to start someone else off on the investment path. Remember, Prize bonds can go on winning as long as they are held. The full capital value is available to be cashed in very easily at any time. That's a gift that goes on giving.