Bangladesh FX Market Remains Broadly Stable

Bangladesh’s foreign exchange market continues to reflect the shifting pressures of a global economy in transition, with currency values adjusting in line with import demand, export earnings and remittance inflows. Day-to-day fluctuations in the value of the taka against major international currencies remain a routine feature of the financial landscape, closely monitored by both the central bank and commercial lenders to ensure stability and liquidity in the market.

According to the latest available figures for 23 June 2026, exchange rates for key foreign currencies against the Bangladeshi taka are as follows.

Updated Foreign Exchange Rates

CurrencyValue in Bangladeshi Taka
US Dollar122.75
Euro139.70
Pound Sterling162.06
Canadian Dollar86.35
Australian Dollar84.86
Chinese Yuan18.06
Singapore Dollar94.64
Indian Rupee1.29
Malaysian Ringgit29.73
Saudi Riyal32.78
Qatari Riyal33.70
Kuwaiti Dinar398.18
United Arab Emirates Dirham33.52

Economic analysts describe the current foreign exchange environment as broadly stable, with the taka showing relatively contained movements against the US dollar over an extended period. This stability is attributed in part to consistent remittance inflows from overseas Bangladeshis, alongside ongoing regulatory oversight aimed at smoothing volatility in the currency market.

Despite this, demand-side pressure remains visible, particularly in import-dependent sectors. Energy purchases, industrial raw materials and consumer goods imports continue to require substantial volumes of foreign currency, placing intermittent strain on dollar availability. These pressures occasionally influence short-term fluctuations in exchange rates, though the overall system remains within manageable bounds.

Export earnings and remittance flows continue to act as key stabilising forces. Their consistency helps offset external demand for foreign currency, contributing to a more balanced liquidity position within the banking system. Market observers suggest that if these inflows remain steady, the foreign exchange environment is likely to retain its current equilibrium in the near term.

Global economic conditions also play a significant role in shaping currency dynamics. Energy price movements, international trade disruptions and shifts in major economies’ monetary policies can all transmit indirect effects into emerging markets such as Bangladesh. These external factors remain a source of uncertainty for future exchange rate trends.

For businesses, importers and households alike, even small currency movements can have tangible financial implications, influencing costs, pricing strategies and budgeting decisions. As a result, continuous monitoring of exchange rate trends remains an essential part of financial planning across multiple sectors of the economy.