Gold Rate in Bangladesh in 1993
In 1993, 24K gold in Bangladesh ended the year at ৳5,862 per bhori, up 20.4% from ৳4,869 at the end of 1992. The international price closed 1993 at $391.80 per troy ounce, and the year-end exchange rate was 39.90 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 1993 by Karat and Unit
| Karat | Per Bhori | Per Gram | Per 10 Grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | ৳5,862 | ৳502.61 | ৳5,026 |
| 22K | ৳5,374 | ৳460.72 | ৳4,607 |
| 21K | ৳5,130 | ৳439.78 | ৳4,398 |
Year-end 1993 international price ($391.80/oz) converted at 39.90 BDT/USD. Local retail rates added duty, tax and making charges on top.
Monthly Gold Rate in Bangladesh 1993
| Month | USD/oz close | 24K per Bhori (BDT) | 22K per Bhori (BDT) | Month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $331.20 | ৳4,956 | ৳4,543 | -0.5% |
| February | $329.80 | ৳4,935 | ৳4,523 | +0.0% |
| March | $337.80 | ৳5,054 | ৳4,633 | +2.3% |
| April | $354.30 | ৳5,301 | ৳4,860 | +3.6% |
| May | $377.50 | ৳5,648 | ৳5,178 | +2.8% |
| June | $378.50 | ৳5,663 | ৳5,191 | +0.3% |
| July | $401.80 | ৳6,012 | ৳5,511 | +2.5% |
| August | $371.60 | ৳5,560 | ৳5,097 | -1.9% |
| September | $355.50 | ৳5,319 | ৳4,876 | -3.7% |
| October | $368.90 | ৳5,520 | ৳5,060 | +1.3% |
| November | $370.90 | ৳5,550 | ৳5,087 | -0.8% |
| December | $391.80 | ৳5,862 | ৳5,374 | +2.2% |
Monthly closes are the international USD price; the BDT columns convert them at the 1993 year-end exchange rate, so intra-year currency moves are not reflected month by month.
1993 vs today
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳192,156 per bhori, roughly 32.8× the 1993 year-end price. See the live Bangladesh gold rate.
Frequently asked questions
What was the gold rate in Bangladesh in 1993?
At the end of 1993, 24K gold in Bangladesh was ৳5,862 per bhori and 22K was ৳5,374 per bhori. This is the international year-end price of $391.80 per troy ounce converted at the year-end rate of 39.90 BDT per US dollar.
How much did gold change in Bangladesh during 1993?
Gold rose 20.4% in BDT terms during 1993, from ৳4,869 to ৳5,862 per bhori, while the dollar price moved 17.7%. The difference between the two is the BDT exchange rate.
What is the 1993 gold rate worth compared with today?
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳192,156 per bhori, roughly 32.8 times the 1993 year-end price of ৳5,862.