What is a prize bond?
A prize bond is a type of financial investment instrument issued by governments or authorized financial institutions in some countries. It's a bearer bond that does not pay any interest but offers bondholders the chance to win prizes through periodic lucky draws.
Prize bond draw of Bangladesh Bank
As of my last knowledge update in October 2023, the Bangladesh Bank conducts regular prize bond draws at specified intervals throughout the year. These draws are typically held for single denominations of prize bonds, such as Tk. 100
The Bangladesh Bank usually announces the schedule for prize bond draws in advance, and these draws are conducted transparently. The results of the draws are published on the official website of the Bangladesh Bank. They are also made available through other channels like newspapers, authorized banks, and sometimes through SMS services.
How can I check my prize bond result in Bangladesh?
In Bangladesh, you can check the results of your prize bond through several methods. Here are some common ways to check the prize bond results:
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Online: Visit the official website of the Bangladesh Bank or the official website dedicated to prize bonds. Look for the section specifically related to prize bond results. There, you can enter your prize bond number to check if it has won any prize in the recent draw.
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Newspapers: The results of prize bond draws are often published in leading newspapers in Bangladesh. Look for the prize bond draw results section in newspapers after the draw dates to see if your bond number matches any of the winning numbers.