Foreign exchange rates remain a key consideration for remittances, international trade, imports and exports, overseas travel, education expenses and a wide range of cross-border financial transactions. Even a relatively small movement in an exchange rate can make a significant difference when large sums of money are involved.
On Tuesday, 11 August 2026, the listed exchange rates showed notable differences in the value of major international currencies against the Bangladeshi taka. Among the currencies included in the rate list, the Kuwaiti dinar recorded the highest value, while the South Korean won had the lowest value per unit.
The exchange rates were as follows:
| Currency | Rate against Bangladeshi taka |
|---|---|
| Malaysian ringgit | Tk 30.20 |
| Saudi riyal | Tk 33.00 |
| US dollar | Tk 122.84 |
| Euro | Tk 144.97 |
| Italian euro | Tk 144.97 |
| British pound | Tk 166.77 |
| Singapore dollar | Tk 96.93 |
| Australian dollar | Tk 87.41 |
| New Zealand dollar | Tk 72.82 |
| Canadian dollar | Tk 88.38 |
| UAE dirham | Tk 33.65 |
| Omani rial | Tk 320.25 |
| Bahraini dinar | Tk 327.86 |
| Qatari riyal | Tk 33.96 |
| Kuwaiti dinar | Tk 402.22 |
| Swiss franc | Tk 148.76 |
| South African rand | Tk 7.64 |
| Japanese yen | Tk 0.778 |
| South Korean won | Tk 0.08701555 |
| Indian rupee | Tk 1.25 |
The Kuwaiti dinar was the highest-valued currency on the list, with one dinar equivalent to Tk 402.22. It was followed by the Bahraini dinar at Tk 327.86 and the Omani rial at Tk 320.25. The British pound stood at Tk 166.77, while the euro was valued at Tk 144.97.
The US dollar, one of the most widely used currencies in Bangladesh’s international trade and financial transactions, was quoted at Tk 122.84. The dollar rate is particularly significant for importers, exporters, businesses involved in international payments and recipients of overseas remittances, as a substantial portion of cross-border transactions is conducted in US dollars.
Among selected Middle Eastern currencies, one Saudi riyal was valued at Tk 33, while the Qatari riyal stood at Tk 33.96 and the UAE dirham at Tk 33.65. These rates are especially relevant to Bangladeshi expatriates and families receiving remittances from the Gulf region.
Elsewhere, the Singapore dollar was quoted at Tk 96.93, the Australian dollar at Tk 87.41, the Canadian dollar at Tk 88.38 and the New Zealand dollar at Tk 72.82. The Swiss franc stood at Tk 148.76, while one South African rand was valued at Tk 7.64.
In East Asia, the Japanese yen was quoted at Tk 0.778 per yen and the South Korean won at Tk 0.08701555. The Indian rupee was valued at Tk 1.25, while the Malaysian ringgit stood at Tk 30.20.
Exchange rates, however, are not fixed. Currency values can change in response to movements in global financial markets, demand and supply, banking transactions and broader economic conditions. Rates offered by individual banks, money exchanges and other financial institutions may therefore differ from the quoted figures and can change during the day.
People planning substantial foreign currency transactions should check the latest applicable rate with the relevant bank or authorised financial institution before completing a transaction.
