Gold Rate in Bangladesh in 1991
In 1991, 24K gold in Bangladesh ended the year at ৳5,113 per bhori, down 1.4% from ৳5,185 at the end of 1990. The international price closed 1991 at $353.20 per troy ounce, and the year-end exchange rate was 38.60 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 1991 by Karat and Unit
| Karat | Per Bhori | Per Gram | Per 10 Grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | ৳5,113 | ৳438.33 | ৳4,383 |
| 22K | ৳4,687 | ৳401.80 | ৳4,018 |
| 21K | ৳4,474 | ৳383.54 | ৳3,835 |
Year-end 1991 international price ($353.20/oz) converted at 38.60 BDT/USD. Local retail rates added duty, tax and making charges on top.
Monthly Gold Rate in Bangladesh 1991
| Month | USD/oz close | 24K per Bhori (BDT) | 22K per Bhori (BDT) | Month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $366.00 | ৳5,298 | ৳4,856 | -5.2% |
| February | $362.70 | ৳5,250 | ৳4,813 | -0.5% |
| March | $362.70 | ৳5,250 | ৳4,813 | -1.1% |
| April | $357.80 | ৳5,179 | ৳4,748 | -0.2% |
| May | $360.40 | ৳5,217 | ৳4,782 | +1.0% |
| June | $372.20 | ৳5,388 | ৳4,939 | +1.5% |
| July | $362.90 | ৳5,253 | ৳4,815 | -1.6% |
| August | $347.40 | ৳5,029 | ৳4,610 | -4.4% |
| September | $354.90 | ৳5,137 | ৳4,709 | +1.8% |
| October | $357.50 | ৳5,175 | ৳4,744 | -0.3% |
| November | $366.30 | ৳5,302 | ৳4,860 | +1.7% |
| December | $353.20 | ৳5,113 | ৳4,687 | -2.4% |
Monthly closes are the international USD price; the BDT columns convert them at the 1991 year-end exchange rate, so intra-year currency moves are not reflected month by month.
1991 vs today
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳190,751 per bhori, roughly 37.3× the 1991 year-end price. See the live Bangladesh gold rate.
Frequently asked questions
What was the gold rate in Bangladesh in 1991?
At the end of 1991, 24K gold in Bangladesh was ৳5,113 per bhori and 22K was ৳4,687 per bhori. This is the international year-end price of $353.20 per troy ounce converted at the year-end rate of 38.60 BDT per US dollar.
How much did gold change in Bangladesh during 1991?
Gold fell 1.4% in BDT terms during 1991, from ৳5,185 to ৳5,113 per bhori, while the dollar price moved -8.5%. The difference between the two is the BDT exchange rate.
What is the 1991 gold rate worth compared with today?
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳190,751 per bhori, roughly 37.3 times the 1991 year-end price of ৳5,113.