On the first working day of the week, Sunday, the domestic foreign exchange market in Bangladesh continued to reflect a mixed but largely stable trend, with the US dollar maintaining its recent position while several other major global currencies recorded marginal declines.
According to data released by the Bangladesh Bank, the US dollar remained unchanged at an average rate of 122.75 Bangladeshi taka. The greenback has been experiencing moderate fluctuations over recent months, driven by a combination of global geopolitical tensions—particularly ongoing instability in the Middle East—and shifting demand in international trade settlements. Despite these pressures, the dollar has shown a tendency towards relative stability over the past few weeks.
In contrast, most other major currencies saw slight depreciation against the taka. The euro, British pound, Chinese yuan, Australian dollar, Indian rupee, and Singapore dollar all registered minor declines compared to previous trading sessions. The Japanese yen, however, remained steady, showing no significant movement.
Market analysts note that such fluctuations are not unusual in an open foreign exchange environment, particularly in an economy like Bangladesh, where import dependency and remittance inflows play a significant role in shaping currency demand. The central bank’s published rates often differ slightly from those in the open market, where currencies may trade at marginally higher prices depending on supply constraints and transactional demand.
Economists also emphasise that exchange rate movements directly influence the cost of imports, inflationary pressures, and overall business operating expenses. As a result, even small changes in major currencies can have broader implications for trade-sensitive sectors.
Below is a summary of the latest indicative exchange rates published by the central bank:
Foreign Exchange Rates (Bangladesh Bank – Indicative)
| Foreign Currency | Rate (BDT) |
|---|---|
| US Dollar (USD) | 122.75 |
| Euro (EUR) | 142.32 |
| British Pound (GBP) | 164.68 |
| Indian Rupee (INR) | 1.28 |
| Malaysian Ringgit | 30.48 |
| Singapore Dollar | 95.58 |
| Saudi Riyal | 32.70 |
| Kuwaiti Dinar | 396.93 |
| Australian Dollar | 87.49 |
| Japanese Yen (JPY) | Stable (no change) |
Financial observers caution that exchange rates remain subject to rapid change depending on global market conditions, reserve pressures, and policy interventions by the central bank. As such, the figures published today should be viewed as indicative rather than fixed.
Overall, while the US dollar continues to anchor the market with relative consistency, broader currency movements suggest a cautiously fluctuating environment shaped by both domestic economic fundamentals and external global factors.
