Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 19th July 2026, 5:06 PM
With more than 10 million Bangladeshis living and working abroad and the country’s international trade continuing to expand, foreign exchange rates remain an important reference for remittance recipients, importers, exporters, travellers and businesses. Daily fluctuations in global currency markets, driven by international economic conditions, interest rate movements and demand for foreign currencies, can influence exchange rates against the Bangladeshi taka.
On Sunday, 19 July 2026, the latest exchange rates for several major international currencies against the Bangladesh taka (BDT) were as follows. These rates serve as an indicative reference and may vary slightly between banks, authorised money exchange houses and financial institutions depending on market conditions and transaction charges.
| Currency | Exchange Rate (BDT) |
|---|---|
| Malaysian Ringgit (1 MYR) | Tk 30.22 |
| Saudi Riyal (1 SAR) | Tk 32.89 |
| US Dollar (1 USD) | Tk 123.16 |
| Euro (1 EUR) | Tk 143.38 |
| Euro (Italy) (1 EUR) | Tk 143.38 |
| British Pound Sterling (1 GBP) | Tk 166.14 |
| Singapore Dollar (1 SGD) | Tk 95.78 |
| Australian Dollar (1 AUD) | Tk 86.74 |
| New Zealand Dollar (1 NZD) | Tk 72.22 |
| Canadian Dollar (1 CAD) | Tk 87.80 |
| UAE Dirham (1 AED) | Tk 33.64 |
| Omani Rial (1 OMR) | Tk 319.05 |
| Bahraini Dinar (1 BHD) | Tk 327.85 |
| Qatari Riyal (1 QAR) | Tk 33.94 |
| Kuwaiti Dinar (1 KWD) | Tk 402.11 |
| Swiss Franc (1 CHF) | Tk 149.25 |
| South African Rand (1 ZAR) | Tk 7.46 |
| Japanese Yen (1 JPY) | Tk 0.761 |
| South Korean Won (1 KRW) | Tk 0.08258839 |
| Indian Rupee (1 INR) | Tk 1.24 |
The US dollar and the British pound continue to be among the most closely monitored currencies due to their significance in international trade, remittance inflows and overseas education. Likewise, exchange rates for the Saudi riyal, UAE dirham, Qatari riyal, Kuwaiti dinar, Bahraini dinar and Omani rial are of particular importance to millions of Bangladeshi migrant workers employed across the Middle East.
Financial experts advise individuals and businesses involved in foreign currency transactions to check the latest rates with their respective banks or licensed exchange houses before completing any transaction, as exchange rates can change throughout the trading day in response to developments in the global foreign exchange market.
It should also be noted that the exchange rates listed above are indicative and may be revised at any time depending on prevailing market conditions and institutional pricing policies.
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