Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN)- Auction of 15-Year Bangladesh Government Treasury Bond (BGTB) was held on Tuesday, officials said.

Of which 46 bids amounting total of BDT 5.2202 billion were offered against pre-targeted amount of BDT 1.50 billion. Of those, three bids amounting total of BDT 1.50 billion were accepted.

The coupon rate of the accepted bid was 12.1000 percent, according to the auction result.

On the other hand, auction of 20-year BGTB was held on the same day. Of which 32 bids amounting total of BDT 3.0402 billion were offered against pre-targeted amount of BDT 1.50 billion. Of those, 10 bids amounting total of BDT 1.50 billion were accepted. The coupon rate of the accepted bid was 12.2400 percent, according to the auction result.

BBN/SSR/AD-26Feb14-9:20 am (BST)