Bangladesh Bank has released its latest official exchange rates for 6 October 2026, setting baseline values for major global currencies against the Bangladeshi taka. The update provides crucial reference figures for commercial lenders, international traders, travelers, and overseas wage earners sending remittances home.
According to figures published by the central bank, the US dollar stands at a buying price of 122.85 taka and a selling price of 123.00 taka. Purchasing one US dollar in formal channels currently requires 123.00 taka based on this official selling threshold.
Major European currencies continue to trade at elevated levels. The British pound sterling is quoted at a buying rate of 162.67 taka and a selling rate of 162.90 taka. The euro stands at 138.24 taka for buying and 138.42 taka for selling.
Key Asian and Asia-Pacific currencies exhibit steady movement across official counters. The Indian rupee and Japanese yen are both listed with identical buying and selling valuations, trading at 1.28 taka and 0.78 taka respectively. The Australian dollar registers at 85.42 taka buying and 85.57 taka selling, while the Singapore dollar is priced at 95.98 taka for purchase and 96.18 taka for sale. The Chinese yuan is quoted at 18.32 taka buying and 18.34 taka selling.
Financial Context and Market Variables
Foreign currency valuations directly dictate import bills, educational expenses overseas, medical costs abroad, and the real value of inward remittances. Fluctuations in reserve currencies, particularly the dollar, exert immediate pressure on import-dependent commodities and international settlement accounts.
Central bank authorities publish these reference benchmarks daily to stabilize monetary conditions and deter curb-market distortions. Official rates serve as the foundational floor for trade settlement and currency management across the financial sector.
Actual retail rates at commercial banks and authorised money exchange bureaus may vary slightly. Differences depend on specific transaction types, bank-specific liquidity, service charges, and real-time market fluctuations throughout the trading day. Financial institutions advise individuals and corporate entities conducting substantial foreign transactions to verify live counter rates with their respective banks prior to execution.
