Savings

Savings Product Schedule

Savings Product Schedule

1. General (Regular) Savings

Particulars Product Features
Eligible Members All active PAF members
Minimum Deposit BDT 10 per week or BDT 50 per month (minimum requirement, subject to Board approval)
Interest Rate 6.00% per annum (calculated on the monthly average balance and credited annually)
Deposit Frequency Weekly or Monthly
Account Duration Throughout active membership
Withdrawal Members may withdraw available savings at any time, provided the required minimum balance or any Board-approved condition is maintained.
Account Type Flexible savings account

2. Voluntary Savings

Particulars Product Features
Eligible Members All registered PAF members
Minimum Deposit Any amount above the approved minimum deposit
Interest Rate 6.00% per annum (calculated on the monthly average balance and credited annually)
Deposit Frequency Flexible
Withdrawal Withdrawals are permitted at any time in accordance with the Foundation’s Savings Policy.
Account Type Flexible savings account

3. Contractual Savings

Particulars Product Features
Eligible Members Registered PAF members
Monthly Deposit Options BDT 50, 100, 200, 300, 500, or 1,000 (or other Board-approved amounts)
Contract Period 5 Years or 10 Years
Interest Rate 9.00% per annum for the 5-year plan; 12.00% per annum for the 10-year plan
Interest Method Compound interest in accordance with the Foundation’s approved methodology
Deposit Frequency Monthly
Early Withdrawal Permitted under the Early Withdrawal Policy; the applicable return may be adjusted based on the actual savings period completed.
Maturity Benefit Total accumulated savings plus applicable interest at maturity

4. Capital Build-Up Savings Fund (CBSF)

Particulars Product Features
Eligible Members Active borrowers enrolled in the scheme
Minimum Contribution BDT 10 per week or BDT 50 per month
Savings Period Up to 400 weeks or another Board-approved term
Benefit Accumulated savings together with benefits determined under the approved CBSF Policy
Member Protection Additional benefits for eligible nominees or legal heirs may be provided in accordance with the Foundation’s Loan Security & Risk Fund (LSRF) and CBSF policies.
Early Closure Permitted in accordance with the Foundation’s approved CBSF Policy.

General Conditions

  • All savings accounts shall be opened only after completion of membership registration and KYC requirements.
  • All deposits and withdrawals shall be recorded in the member’s passbook and the Foundation’s Management Information System (MIS).
  • Interest shall be calculated and credited according to the Foundation’s approved methodology.
  • The Board of Trustees may revise deposit limits, interest rates, product features, and operational conditions from time to time, subject to applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
  • Members shall receive complete information regarding the terms and conditions before opening any savings account.