This document discusses savings and investment in Bangladesh. It defines savings as setting aside money regularly from each paycheck. Savings have important benefits like securing one's life, providing borrowing opportunities, and enabling small business opportunities. Factors that influence savings include goals, income, expenses, personal factors, and external factors. Investment is engaging savings in activities and has importance for financial independence, increasing wealth, and achieving personal goals. Common investment schemes in Bangladesh include Sanchay Patra, deposit pension schemes, and deposit schemes. Principles of wise investment include knowing one's financial situation and goals, developing a long-term plan, diversifying investments, and seeking help when needed.