Taka Steady as FX Markets Stabilise

The foreign exchange market in Bangladesh continues to mirror the country’s expanding global trade footprint alongside the sustained inflow of remittances from millions of expatriate workers. These inflows remain a crucial support for foreign exchange reserves and play a significant role in maintaining macroeconomic stability. Against this backdrop, the latest currency exchange rates for Thursday, 9 April 2026, have been released, offering guidance for importers, exporters, travellers, and remittance beneficiaries navigating day-to-day financial decisions.

According to the latest figures published by Bangladesh Bank, the United States dollar remains the dominant benchmark currency in the domestic market. On the reporting day, the buying rate for the US dollar stood at 122.70 Bangladeshi taka, while the selling rate was recorded at 122.75 taka. The narrow spread between buying and selling rates suggests a relatively stable trading environment, with limited short-term volatility.

Major international currencies continued to exhibit strength against the taka, particularly those of advanced economies. The euro was traded at 143.09 taka on the buying side and 143.17 taka on the selling side, reflecting consistent demand from trade settlements and import payments. The British pound sterling retained its premium valuation, with buying and selling rates of 164.31 and 164.43 taka respectively, underscoring its continued strength in global currency markets.

Regional and Asia-Pacific currencies also demonstrated moderate but stable movements. The Japanese yen was valued at 0.77 taka for buying and 0.767 taka for selling, while the Australian dollar traded at 86.41 taka and 86.48 taka respectively. The Singapore dollar remained relatively firm at 96.27 taka (buying) and 96.38 taka (selling), supported by steady bilateral trade flows and financial transactions.

North American and Middle Eastern currencies maintained notable positions within the basket. The Canadian dollar stood at 88.60 taka for buying and 88.68 taka for selling. The Indian rupee remained largely unchanged at 1.32 taka for both buying and selling, reflecting tightly managed bilateral exchange arrangements. The Saudi riyal, a key currency due to Bangladesh’s large expatriate workforce in the Kingdom, was recorded at 32.73 taka (buying) and 32.50 taka (selling), highlighting its continued importance in remittance channels.

Market observers emphasise that exchange rates are subject to frequent adjustments influenced by global interest rate movements, inflationary trends, central bank interventions, and shifts in international trade demand. As such, both individuals and businesses are encouraged to consult updated rates before undertaking significant foreign currency transactions.

Overall, the latest data indicates a broadly stable currency environment, with no major disruptions across key trading pairs. However, analysts caution that external economic pressures could still introduce short-term fluctuations in the weeks ahead.

Latest Exchange Rates (9 April 2026)