Here is an overview as of mid-September 2025) of how the Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) is exchanging with major currencies: USD, EUR, GBP, AED (Dirham) etc., and what is going on in the market.
Current Exchange Rates (Bangladeshi Taka against Major Foreign Currencies)
| Foreign Currency | Approximate Exchange Rate (BDT per unit) |
| USD (US Dollar) | ~ 121.75 BDT per USD in interbank rates |
| EUR (Euro) | ~ 143.80 BDT per EUR |
| GBP (British Pound Sterling) | ~ 165.87 BDT per GBP |
| AED (UAE Dirham) | ~ 1 BDT = 0.03018 AED, which means roughly 33.14 BDT per AED when converting the other way |
What the Rates Mean & How They Vary
- The inter-bank rate is what banks trade among themselves. It is usually better (more favourable) than the rates offered to individuals or for smaller cash transactions.
- The rate will include mark-ups, fees, spreads, etc, for customer (public) transactions like buying foreign currency, for travel or remittances. As a result, typically somewhat less favourable values are acquired.
- Also, cash vs. non-cash (bank transfer) vs. forward (contracted) rates differ. Dutch-Bangla Bank’s ‘dealing indicative ‘rates show slight spreads in buying and selling for USD, etc.
Trends / What’s Driving These Rates
- Taka Depreciation Pressure
There has been continual downward pressure on BDT over the years from trade deficits, import bills, weaker remittance growth, inflation etc. It means foreign currencies tend to get more expensive in terms of BDT.
2. Global Currency Movements
The tendency to ripple into emerging markets currencies (including BDT) is due to the strengthening of the USD globally. When USD strengthens vs. EUR, GBP, etc., the BDT rates vs these currencies also shift.
3. Policy & Central Bank Actions
Bangladesh Bank occasionally intervenes in the interbank foreign exchange market to maintain stability. They buy or sell USD as and when there is a requirement in bulk to avoid sharp volatility.
4. Inflation & Interest Rates
If inflation in Bangladesh is higher than in countries whose currencies are being compared (US, UK, Eurozone, UAE), the value of BDT tends to weaken, unless countered by monetary policy (higher interest rates, tighter council).
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