Bangladesh Bank has released the official foreign currency exchange rates for 30 August 2026, outlining crucial buying and selling benchmarks for the Bangladeshi Taka against major international currencies. These figures reflect current market adjustments across commercial banks in Dhaka, serving as vital reference points for importers, exporters, commercial enterprises, and individual remitters.
Currency values directly influence the broader domestic economy by shaping the cost of essential imports, fuel, industrial raw materials, and machinery. Foreign exchange reserves, supported heavily by steady remittance inflows from expatriate workers and export earnings, remain central to how these rates are managed and sustained within the interbank market.
Market participants closely monitor these daily movements to mitigate financial risks associated with cross-border commerce, international education, and overseas travel. While central bank indicators provide a reliable baseline, actual commercial transactions handled by high-street banks and authorised dealers may vary slightly depending on service charges and the specific financial channel utilised, such as telegraphic transfers or cash exchanges.
| Currency | Buying Rate (BDT) | Selling Rate (BDT) |
| US Dollar | 121.95 | 122.20 |
| British Pound | 165.88 | 166.31 |
| Euro | 142.40 | 142.71 |
| Indian Rupee | 1.27 | 1.27 |
| Australian Dollar | 86.86 | 87.09 |
| Singapore Dollar | 95.93 | 96.13 |
| Chinese Yuan | 18.11 | 18.15 |
| Japanese Yen | 0.77 | 0.77 |
| Canadian Dollar | 87.90 | 89.42 |
| Swiss Franc | 151.52 | 154.02 |
Stakeholders engaging in foreign transactions are consistently advised to verify the latest live rates directly with their respective financial institutions before finalising high-value transfers or commercial letters of credit.

