(Continuation news of NTC): the Company transferred only Taka 10,260,229 to the recognized gratuity fund during the year considering the financial performance. So far, the accumulated balance at the funded gratuity fund stands at Taka 14,742,570 on the close of business as at 30 June 2021. There exists a shortfall of Taka 251,934,581 and as a result, the gratuity has not been funded to that extent. (end)