BB raises repo rate by 50 basis points

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has increased the policy

rate, also known as repo rate, by 50 basis points to 9.50 percent to contain

inflation.

The new rate will be effective from tomorrow, said a BB circular issued

today.

As per the circular, the highest ceiling of policy rate corridor of standing

lending facility (SLF) rate has been raised to 11 per cent from 10.50 per

cent while the lowest limit of standing deposit facility (SDF) rate has been

raised to 8 per cent from 7.50 per cent.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha

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