Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN) – The REPO auction of Bangladesh Bank for commercial banks and financial institutions was held on Monday, officials said.

Five bids of 1-day tenor amounting total of BDT 143.0119 billion were received. Of those, all bids amounting total of BDT 500.5 million were accepted.

Moreover, 12 primary dealers of 1-day tenor amounting total of BDT 40.8175 billion were provided as Liquidity Support Facility. The rate of interest both of REPO and Liquidity Support Facility was 7.25 percent.

BBN/SSR/AD-29Nov11-9:41 am (BST)