Dhaka, Jan. 1 -- The Department of National Savings has announced new profit rates for investment in savings certificates and bonds for the first half of the year.

Effective from the first day of 2026, the government's notification sets a maximum return of 10.59 percent and a minimum of 8.74 percent for investments of Tk 750,000 or less, valid until June.

By comparison, last year's six-month rates ranged from 8.74 percent to 11.98 percent. Under the new rates, the pension scheme will offer a maximum return of 10.59 percent, while general savings certificates will yield up to 10.54 percent.

For family savings certificates with the same investment cap, the five-year return now stands at 10.54 percent, down from 11.98 percent. Bonds for e...