Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN)- The repurchase agreement (REPO) auction of Bangladesh Bank for commercial banks and financial institutions was held on Thursday, officials said. 
Six bids of 3-day tenor amounting total of BDT7.525 billion were received and all the bids were accepted, according to result. 
Moreover, five primary dealers of 3-day tenor amounting total of BDT 5.350 billion were provided as liquidity support facility. 
“The rate of interest of REPO and liquidity support facility was 5.50 percent per annum,” a central bank press statement said. 
 
BBN/SI/AD-19Aug10-5:02 pm (BST)