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Bangladesh Bank Cuts SDF Rate to 8% to Boost Market Efficiency and Liquidity Management
August 14, 2025Under the monetary policy’s Interest Rate Corridor framework, the BB has reduced the standing deposit facility rate by 50 basis points—from 8.50% to 8.00%—in order to enhance the efficiency of the interbank money market (call money market) and strengthen liquidity management. The ceiling rate for the standing lending facility will remain at 11.50%, while the overnight repo policy rate will stay fixed at 10.00%. These changes entered into effect on 16 July 2025.
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