International trade, remittances and cross-border financial transactions continue to make foreign exchange rates an important part of Bangladesh’s economic landscape. As businesses import goods, export products and settle international payments, movements in the value of the taka against major global currencies can directly affect transaction costs and financial planning.
According to the exchange rates provided for 16 August 2026, one US dollar is being valued at Tk 123.82. The euro stands at Tk 143.12, while the British pound is trading at Tk 167.10 against the Bangladeshi currency.
Among the listed Asian currencies, the Indian rupee is valued at Tk 1.30. The Malaysian ringgit stands at Tk 30.23, while the Singapore dollar is quoted at Tk 96.39. In the Middle East, the Saudi riyal is valued at Tk 32.89, whereas the Kuwaiti dinar has the highest quoted value among the currencies listed, at Tk 402.89.
The Australian dollar is being exchanged at Tk 87.52.
| Currency | Exchange rate in Bangladeshi taka |
|---|---|
| US dollar | Tk 123.82 |
| Euro | Tk 143.12 |
| British pound | Tk 167.10 |
| Indian rupee | Tk 1.30 |
| Malaysian ringgit | Tk 30.23 |
| Singapore dollar | Tk 96.39 |
| Saudi riyal | Tk 32.89 |
| Kuwaiti dinar | Tk 402.89 |
| Australian dollar | Tk 87.52 |
Foreign exchange rates are particularly relevant to Bangladesh because the country maintains extensive commercial links with international markets. Importers need foreign currency to pay for products, raw materials, fuel and machinery, while exporters convert overseas earnings into local currency. Changes in exchange rates can therefore influence both the cost of imports and the domestic value of export proceeds.
Remittances sent by Bangladeshis working abroad are another major source of foreign currency. Families receiving money from overseas typically convert those funds into taka, making exchange rates an important consideration for households as well as the wider economy.
Foreign currency values are also used when comparing economic indicators internationally. Measures such as gross domestic product and per-capita income are frequently expressed in major international currencies to facilitate comparisons between countries, although such comparisons can vary depending on the exchange-rate method used.
The quoted rates should be treated as indicative figures for the stated date. Actual buying and selling rates may differ between banks, authorised money changers and other financial institutions, and exchange rates can change during the day in response to market conditions, international currency movements and domestic foreign-exchange demand.
