Dhaka, Bangladesh (BBN)– The REPO auction of Bangladesh Bank for commercial banks and financial institutions was held on Wednesday, officials said. 
Sixteen bids of 1-day tenor amounting total of BDT 185.5932 billion were received. Of those, 16 bids amounting total of BDT 3244.50 billion were accepted. 
Moreover, 15 primary dealers of 1-day tenor amounting total of BDT 47.7066 billion were provided as liquidity support facility. The rate of interest of REPO and liquidity support facility was 5.50 percent per annum.
 
BBN/SI/AD-19Jan11-9:15 pm (BST)