Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN) – The central bank of Bangladesh held auctions for BDT 9.0 billion in Treasury Bills in the last week, treasury officials said.

The auctions for 91-day and 364-day bills were conducted on October 18 last where the implicit yield for 91-day bills increased by 16 basis points to 2.20 percent. The weighted average yield of 364-day bills remained unchanged at 4.60 percent.

An auction of a 5-year Treasury bond was held on Oct 20 last where the implicit yield increased by 31 basis points to 7.80 percent.

BBN/SS/SI/AD-24October09-2:33 pm (BST)