Gold Rate in Bangladesh in 1994
In 1994, 24K gold in Bangladesh ended the year at ৳5,778 per bhori, down 1.4% from ৳5,862 at the end of 1993. The international price closed 1994 at $383.30 per troy ounce, and the year-end exchange rate was 40.20 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 1994 by Karat and Unit
| Karat | Per Bhori | Per Gram | Per 10 Grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | ৳5,778 | ৳495.40 | ৳4,954 |
| 22K | ৳5,297 | ৳454.12 | ৳4,541 |
| 21K | ৳5,056 | ৳433.47 | ৳4,335 |
Year-end 1994 international price ($383.30/oz) converted at 40.20 BDT/USD. Local retail rates added duty, tax and making charges on top.
Monthly Gold Rate in Bangladesh 1994
| Month | USD/oz close | 24K per Bhori (BDT) | 22K per Bhori (BDT) | Month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $377.90 | ৳5,697 | ৳5,222 | -2.3% |
| February | $381.60 | ৳5,753 | ৳5,273 | -0.1% |
| March | $389.20 | ৳5,867 | ৳5,378 | +1.3% |
| April | $376.50 | ৳5,676 | ৳5,203 | -3.3% |
| May | $387.60 | ৳5,843 | ৳5,356 | +1.6% |
| June | $388.30 | ৳5,854 | ৳5,366 | +0.5% |
| July | $390.40 | ৳5,885 | ৳5,395 | +1.3% |
| August | $385.80 | ৳5,816 | ৳5,331 | +0.5% |
| September | $394.90 | ৳5,953 | ৳5,457 | +0.8% |
| October | $383.90 | ৳5,787 | ৳5,305 | -1.5% |
| November | $383.10 | ৳5,775 | ৳5,294 | -0.4% |
| December | $383.30 | ৳5,778 | ৳5,297 | +0.8% |
Monthly closes are the international USD price; the BDT columns convert them at the 1994 year-end exchange rate, so intra-year currency moves are not reflected month by month.
1994 vs today
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳191,033 per bhori, roughly 33.1× the 1994 year-end price. See the live Bangladesh gold rate.
Frequently asked questions
What was the gold rate in Bangladesh in 1994?
At the end of 1994, 24K gold in Bangladesh was ৳5,778 per bhori and 22K was ৳5,297 per bhori. This is the international year-end price of $383.30 per troy ounce converted at the year-end rate of 40.20 BDT per US dollar.
How much did gold change in Bangladesh during 1994?
Gold fell 1.4% in BDT terms during 1994, from ৳5,862 to ৳5,778 per bhori, while the dollar price moved -2.2%. The difference between the two is the BDT exchange rate.
What is the 1994 gold rate worth compared with today?
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳191,033 per bhori, roughly 33.1 times the 1994 year-end price of ৳5,778.