Gold Rate in Bangladesh in 1990
In 1990, 24K gold in Bangladesh ended the year at ৳5,185 per bhori. The international price closed 1990 at $386.20 per troy ounce, and the year-end exchange rate was 35.80 BDT per US dollar. Bangladesh quotes gold per bhori (11.664 g), with 22K and 21K the jewellery standards. The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) sets the official daily rate, which follows the international price converted to taka plus duty and VAT.
Gold Rate in Bangladesh 1990 by Karat and Unit
| Karat | Per Bhori | Per Gram | Per 10 Grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | ৳5,185 | ৳444.51 | ৳4,445 |
| 22K | ৳4,753 | ৳407.47 | ৳4,075 |
| 21K | ৳4,537 | ৳388.95 | ৳3,890 |
Year-end 1990 international price ($386.20/oz) converted at 35.80 BDT/USD. Local retail rates added duty, tax and making charges on top.
Monthly Gold Rate in Bangladesh 1990
| Month | USD/oz close | 24K per Bhori (BDT) | 22K per Bhori (BDT) | Month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $415.10 | ৳5,573 | ৳5,108 | +1.2% |
| February | $407.70 | ৳5,473 | ৳5,017 | -2.2% |
| March | $368.50 | ৳4,947 | ৳4,535 | -9.3% |
| April | $367.80 | ৳4,938 | ৳4,526 | -1.7% |
| May | $363.10 | ৳4,875 | ৳4,468 | -1.7% |
| June | $352.20 | ৳4,728 | ৳4,334 | -3.1% |
| July | $372.30 | ৳4,998 | ৳4,582 | +2.7% |
| August | $387.80 | ৳5,206 | ৳4,772 | -1.8% |
| September | $404.00 | ৳5,424 | ৳4,972 | +3.8% |
| October | $379.50 | ৳5,095 | ৳4,670 | -4.2% |
| November | $384.90 | ৳5,167 | ৳4,737 | +0.8% |
| December | $386.20 | ৳5,185 | ৳4,753 | +2.5% |
Monthly closes are the international USD price; the BDT columns convert them at the 1990 year-end exchange rate, so intra-year currency moves are not reflected month by month.
1990 vs today
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳192,063 per bhori, roughly 37.0× the 1990 year-end price. See the live Bangladesh gold rate.
Frequently asked questions
What was the gold rate in Bangladesh in 1990?
At the end of 1990, 24K gold in Bangladesh was ৳5,185 per bhori and 22K was ৳4,753 per bhori. This is the international year-end price of $386.20 per troy ounce converted at the year-end rate of 35.80 BDT per US dollar.
How much did gold change in Bangladesh during 1990?
Year-end 24K gold in Bangladesh was ৳5,185 per bhori in 1990.
What is the 1990 gold rate worth compared with today?
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳192,063 per bhori, roughly 37.0 times the 1990 year-end price of ৳5,185.