Bangladesh’s economy has become increasingly reliant on foreign trade, export earnings and remittance inflows. In this context, the exchange rate of the Bangladeshi Taka against various global currencies plays a crucial role in shaping daily economic decisions. Importers, exporters, remittance-dependent households and financial institutions all closely monitor these rates in order to plan transactions and manage risk effectively.
In the current global economic climate, currency values are in constant flux. Shifts in international interest rates, persistent inflationary pressures, volatile oil prices, disruptions in global supply chains and ongoing geopolitical tensions all exert direct influence on foreign exchange markets. As a result, regularly updated exchange rates have become essential for ensuring transparency and supporting informed financial decision-making across sectors.
Remittance flows, in particular, remain a vital pillar of Bangladesh’s external sector stability. Stronger currencies from Gulf countries—such as the Kuwaiti Dinar, Bahraini Dinar and Omani Rial—have a significant impact on remittance inflows due to their comparatively high value. Conversely, currencies from parts of South and East Asia tend to have lower valuations, requiring different adjustments in trade and pricing structures.
On 24 April 2026, the approximate exchange rates of various foreign currencies against the Bangladeshi Taka were recorded as follows:
Exchange Rates Against Bangladeshi Taka
| Currency | Value per Unit (BDT) |
|---|---|
| Saudi Riyal | 32.72 |
| Malaysian Ringgit | 31.90 |
| Singapore Dollar | 96.01 |
| UAE Dirham | 33.42 |
| Kuwaiti Dinar | 398.98 |
| US Dollar | 122.74 |
| Brunei Dollar | 96.02 |
| South Korean Won | 0.08 |
| Japanese Yen | 0.77 |
| Omani Rial | 319.05 |
| Libyan Dinar | 19.32 |
| Qatari Riyal | 33.71 |
| Bahraini Dinar | 326.40 |
| Canadian Dollar | 89.57 |
| Chinese Renminbi | 17.95 |
| Euro | 143.40 |
| Australian Dollar | 87.46 |
| Maldivian Rufiyaa | 7.93 |
| Iraqi Dinar | 0.09 |
| South African Rand | 7.37 |
| British Pound | 165.29 |
| Turkish Lira | 2.72 |
| Indian Rupee | 1.30 |
According to economic analysts, while remittance inflows continue to provide crucial support for maintaining Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves, global market volatility consistently challenges this stability. Changes in interest rates within advanced economies often alter international investment flows, which in turn indirectly affect the value of the Taka.
Bangladesh Bank, along with other financial regulatory bodies, regularly monitors the foreign exchange market to maintain stability and ensure smooth currency operations. For both importers and exporters, accurate knowledge of exchange rates is essential, as it directly influences production costs, pricing strategies and overall profit margins.
Looking ahead, experts suggest that foreign exchange markets are likely to become even more dynamic due to increasing global uncertainty. In this environment, sustained growth in export earnings alongside steady remittance inflows will remain critical to preserving macroeconomic stability and supporting long-term economic resilience.