Foreign exchange rates remain an important consideration for Bangladeshis involved in remittance transactions, international trade, overseas education, tourism and cross-border payments. From families receiving money sent home by expatriate Bangladeshis to businesses paying for imported goods and services, changes in currency values can directly affect financial planning and transaction costs.
On Sunday, 9 August 2026, the quoted exchange rate for the United States dollar stood at Tk 123.34 against the Bangladeshi taka. The euro was valued at Tk 145.23, while the British pound was quoted at Tk 167.03. These rates indicate the amount of Bangladeshi currency required to obtain one unit of the respective foreign currency.
Among major Middle Eastern currencies, one Saudi riyal was valued at Tk 33. The United Arab Emirates dirham stood at Tk 33.69, while the Qatari riyal was quoted at Tk 33.99. The Omani rial had a considerably higher value at Tk 321. Bahrain’s dinar was valued at Tk 328.35, while the Kuwaiti dinar recorded the highest value among the currencies listed, at Tk 402.89.
Asian currencies also showed a wide range of values against the taka. One Malaysian ringgit was quoted at Tk 30.23, while the Singapore dollar stood at Tk 97.11. The Indian rupee was valued at Tk 1.25. One Japanese yen was quoted at Tk 0.786, while the value of one South Korean won was Tk 0.08715696.
European and Western currencies included in the quoted rates also showed notable differences. One Swiss franc was valued at Tk 149.25. The Canadian dollar stood at Tk 88.51, while the Australian dollar was quoted at Tk 87.65. One New Zealand dollar was valued at Tk 72.99.
The South African rand was quoted at Tk 7.67, completing the list of currencies provided for the day. Based on the stated rates, the Kuwaiti dinar had the highest value, with one dinar equivalent to Tk 402.89. At the other end of the scale, the South Korean won had the lowest value per individual currency unit among those listed.
| Currency | Value in Bangladeshi taka |
|---|---|
| US dollar | Tk 123.34 |
| Euro | Tk 145.23 |
| British pound | Tk 167.03 |
| Saudi riyal | Tk 33.00 |
| UAE dirham | Tk 33.69 |
| Qatari riyal | Tk 33.99 |
| Omani rial | Tk 321.00 |
| Bahraini dinar | Tk 328.35 |
| Kuwaiti dinar | Tk 402.89 |
| Malaysian ringgit | Tk 30.23 |
| Singapore dollar | Tk 97.11 |
| Indian rupee | Tk 1.25 |
| Japanese yen | Tk 0.786 |
| South Korean won | Tk 0.08715696 |
| Swiss franc | Tk 149.25 |
| Canadian dollar | Tk 88.51 |
| Australian dollar | Tk 87.65 |
| New Zealand dollar | Tk 72.99 |
| South African rand | Tk 7.67 |
Foreign exchange movements are particularly significant for households dependent on remittances. A stronger foreign currency can increase the taka value of money sent from abroad, while movements in the opposite direction can reduce the amount received in local currency. Importers and exporters also monitor exchange rates closely because currency movements can influence the cost of goods, services and international settlements.
Students preparing to study overseas and travellers planning foreign trips likewise need current rates when estimating tuition payments, accommodation costs, living expenses and travel budgets. The same applies to companies with overseas suppliers, customers or financial obligations.
Exchange rates, however, are not fixed throughout the day. They can move in response to changes in supply and demand, international trade conditions, global financial markets and the economic outlook of individual countries. The rate available to a customer may also vary between banks and authorised money-exchange businesses, depending on the transaction, service charges and applicable buying or selling rates.
The figures cited here should therefore be treated as the stated exchange rates for 9 August 2026 rather than guaranteed rates for every transaction. Anyone preparing to send, receive or exchange foreign currency should confirm the latest applicable rate with the relevant bank or authorised foreign-exchange provider before completing the transaction.
