Foreign currency exchange rates published for the domestic market reflect the current valuations of the Bangladeshi taka against major international currencies. Financial institutions, authorised dealers, and commercial entities rely on these benchmark reference metrics to settle import-export invoices, manage corporate transactions, and handle retail foreign exchange requests.
Market indicators for Saturday, 29 August 2026, show the US dollar trading at a buying rate of 121.95 taka and a selling rate of 122.20 taka. Meanwhile, the British pound maintains a higher valuation, fetching 165.88 taka for acquisition and 166.31 taka for disposal. The euro stands at 142.40 taka on the buying side and 142.71 taka on the selling side, indicating standard operating spreads across European currency pairs.
Regional currencies maintain narrower margins in the domestic market. The Indian rupee holds steady with both buying and selling rates fixed at 1.27 taka. The Australian dollar records a purchase price of 86.86 taka against a selling price of 87.09 taka, while the Singapore dollar trades at 95.93 taka for buyers and 96.13 taka for sellers. East Asian counterparts show similar stability, with the Chinese yuan listed at 18.11 taka for buying and 18.15 taka for selling, and the Japanese yen pegged evenly at 0.77 taka for both transactions.
These figures serve as a critical reference framework for expatriate remittances, foreign trade financing, education expenses abroad, and cross-border commercial settlements. The valuation of the local currency against global counterparts fluctuates in response to international market dynamics, supply-demand balances, and central bank foreign reserve policies. Actual retail rates at high street banks and authorised money changers may vary slightly depending on transaction volume, service fees, and internal institutional policies. Checking the latest effective rates before finalising cross-border payments remains advisable for consumers and corporate entities alike.
