DHAKA — The central bank of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Bank, has released the official foreign exchange rates for today, Tuesday, 29 September 2026. The latest figures offer key benchmarks for commercial banks, international trade operators, remitting diaspora, and foreign exchange dealers operating across the country.
According to official data provided by the central monetary authority, the buying and selling rates for major international currencies against the Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) are structured as follows:
The US Dollar (USD), which remains the dominant vehicle currency for foreign trade and settlement, stands at a buying rate of 122.75 BDT and a selling rate of 122.85 BDT. Meanwhile, the British Pound Sterling (GBP) is priced at 162.67 BDT for buying and 162.87 BDT for selling, while the Euro (EUR) is positioned at 139.57 BDT buying and 139.71 BDT selling.
Among regional and key trading partner currencies, the Indian Rupee (INR) is quoted at an even buying and selling rate of 1.28 BDT. The Australian Dollar (AUD) holds a buying price of 86.10 BDT against a selling price of 86.24 BDT, whereas the Singapore Dollar (SGD) is traded at 96.09 BDT buying and 96.22 BDT selling. The Chinese Yuan (CNY) is listed at 18.29 BDT buying and 18.30 BDT selling, and the Japanese Yen (JPY) sits at 0.78 BDT for both buying and selling transactions.
Official Foreign Exchange Rates (29 September 2026)
| Currency | Buying Rate (BDT) | Selling Rate (BDT) |
| US Dollar (USD) | 122.75 | 122.85 |
| British Pound (GBP) | 162.67 | 162.87 |
| Euro (EUR) | 139.57 | 139.71 |
| Indian Rupee (INR) | 1.28 | 1.28 |
| Australian Dollar (AUD) | 86.10 | 86.24 |
| Singapore Dollar (SGD) | 96.09 | 96.22 |
| Chinese Yuan (CNY) | 18.29 | 18.30 |
| Japanese Yen (JPY) | 0.78 | 0.78 |
Market Context and Exchange Rate Dynamics
The tight trading spread between buying and selling rates—most notably the narrow 10-poisha spread on the US Dollar—reflects ongoing central bank mechanisms designed to stabilize the foreign exchange market. Over recent quarters, Bangladesh Bank has adjusted monetary policy settings to foster exchange rate flexibility while managing foreign currency liquidity across the commercial banking sector.
Foreign currency rates published by the central bank act as indicative benchmarks for interbank transactions and commercial import letters of credit (LCs). However, retail market participants, including kerb market traders, money changers, and remittance counters, may observe minor variations based on local cash demand, liquidity availability, and transaction fees. Remitters sending earnings from abroad and importers settling overseas payments are advised to verify real-time rates directly with authorized dealer banks prior to executing transactions.
