With more than 10 million Bangladeshis living and working overseas, foreign currency exchange rates remain an important part of everyday financial planning. The country’s large expatriate community regularly sends remittances home, while businesses engaged in international trade rely on stable and up-to-date exchange rates for imports, exports and cross-border transactions.
As global financial markets fluctuate, the value of foreign currencies against the Bangladeshi taka changes regularly. These movements are influenced by a range of factors, including international economic conditions, central bank policies, inflation, interest rates and demand in the foreign exchange market. As a result, individuals and businesses involved in overseas transactions closely monitor daily exchange rates.
The following exchange rates against the Bangladeshi taka (BDT) were recorded on Monday, 20 July 2026.
Country/Currency
Exchange Rate (BDT)
Malaysian Ringgit (1 MYR)
৳30.22
Saudi Riyal (1 SAR)
৳32.89
US Dollar (1 USD)
৳123.16
Euro (1 EUR)
৳143.38
Italian Euro (1 EUR)
৳143.38
British Pound Sterling (1 GBP)
৳166.14
Singapore Dollar (1 SGD)
৳95.96
Australian Dollar (1 AUD)
৳86.75
New Zealand Dollar (1 NZD)
৳72.22
Canadian Dollar (1 CAD)
৳87.91
UAE Dirham (1 AED)
৳33.64
Omani Riyal (1 OMR)
৳319.05
Bahraini Dinar (1 BHD)
৳327.85
Qatari Riyal (1 QAR)
৳33.94
Kuwaiti Dinar (1 KWD)
৳402.12
Swiss Franc (1 CHF)
৳149.25
South African Rand (1 ZAR)
৳7.45
Japanese Yen (1 JPY)
৳0.761
South Korean Won (1 KRW)
৳0.08288899
Indian Rupee (1 INR)
৳1.24
Exchange rates play a significant role in determining the value of remittances received by families in Bangladesh and influence the cost of international trade, overseas education, travel and foreign investments. Businesses importing goods often monitor currency movements to manage costs, while exporters assess exchange rate trends to remain competitive in international markets.
Financial institutions and authorised money exchange services generally update their buying and selling rates throughout the trading day in response to market conditions. As a result, the rates available to customers may vary slightly from the indicative market rates depending on the institution, transaction type and service charges.
Readers should note that foreign exchange rates are subject to change at any time in line with developments in domestic and international currency markets. Individuals planning to send or receive money, exchange foreign currency or conduct international business transactions are advised to verify the latest rates with their respective banks or authorised exchange providers before completing any transaction.
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