Gold Rate in Bangladesh in 1992
In 1992, 24K gold in Bangladesh ended the year at ৳4,869 per bhori, down 4.8% from ৳5,113 at the end of 1991. The international price closed 1992 at $332.90 per troy ounce, and the year-end exchange rate was 39.00 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 1992 by Karat and Unit
| Karat | Per Bhori | Per Gram | Per 10 Grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | ৳4,869 | ৳417.42 | ৳4,174 |
| 22K | ৳4,463 | ৳382.63 | ৳3,826 |
| 21K | ৳4,260 | ৳365.24 | ৳3,652 |
Year-end 1992 international price ($332.90/oz) converted at 39.00 BDT/USD. Local retail rates added duty, tax and making charges on top.
Monthly Gold Rate in Bangladesh 1992
| Month | USD/oz close | 24K per Bhori (BDT) | 22K per Bhori (BDT) | Month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $354.10 | ৳5,179 | ৳4,747 | -0.1% |
| February | $353.10 | ৳5,164 | ৳4,734 | -0.2% |
| March | $341.70 | ৳4,997 | ৳4,581 | -0.8% |
| April | $336.40 | ৳4,920 | ৳4,510 | -2.2% |
| May | $339.70 | ৳4,968 | ৳4,554 | +0.7% |
| June | $343.40 | ৳5,022 | ৳4,604 | +0.8% |
| July | $357.90 | ৳5,234 | ৳4,798 | +1.5% |
| August | $340.00 | ৳4,973 | ৳4,558 | -0.9% |
| September | $349.00 | ৳5,104 | ৳4,679 | +1.0% |
| October | $339.30 | ৳4,962 | ৳4,549 | -2.7% |
| November | $334.20 | ৳4,888 | ৳4,480 | -0.2% |
| December | $332.90 | ৳4,869 | ৳4,463 | -0.6% |
Monthly closes are the international USD price; the BDT columns convert them at the 1992 year-end exchange rate, so intra-year currency moves are not reflected month by month.
1992 vs today
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳192,175 per bhori, roughly 39.5× the 1992 year-end price. See the live Bangladesh gold rate.
Frequently asked questions
What was the gold rate in Bangladesh in 1992?
At the end of 1992, 24K gold in Bangladesh was ৳4,869 per bhori and 22K was ৳4,463 per bhori. This is the international year-end price of $332.90 per troy ounce converted at the year-end rate of 39.00 BDT per US dollar.
How much did gold change in Bangladesh during 1992?
Gold fell 4.8% in BDT terms during 1992, from ৳5,113 to ৳4,869 per bhori, while the dollar price moved -5.7%. The difference between the two is the BDT exchange rate.
What is the 1992 gold rate worth compared with today?
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳192,175 per bhori, roughly 39.5 times the 1992 year-end price of ৳4,869.