Gold Rate in Bangladesh in 1999
In 1999, 24K gold in Bangladesh ended the year at ৳5,552 per bhori, up 6.1% from ৳5,234 at the end of 1998. The international price closed 1999 at $290.30 per troy ounce, and the year-end exchange rate was 51.00 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 1999 by Karat and Unit
| Karat | Per Bhori | Per Gram | Per 10 Grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | ৳5,552 | ৳476.00 | ৳4,760 |
| 22K | ৳5,089 | ৳436.33 | ৳4,363 |
| 21K | ৳4,858 | ৳416.50 | ৳4,165 |
Year-end 1999 international price ($290.30/oz) converted at 51.00 BDT/USD. Local retail rates added duty, tax and making charges on top.
Monthly Gold Rate in Bangladesh 1999
| Month | USD/oz close | 24K per Bhori (BDT) | 22K per Bhori (BDT) | Month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $288.65 | ৳5,521 | ৳5,060 | +0.3% |
| February | $286.40 | ৳5,477 | ৳5,021 | -0.3% |
| March | $279.50 | ৳5,346 | ৳4,900 | -2.5% |
| April | $286.60 | ৳5,481 | ৳5,025 | +1.4% |
| May | $268.60 | ৳5,137 | ৳4,709 | -2.8% |
| June | $261.00 | ৳4,992 | ৳4,576 | -2.2% |
| July | $255.60 | ৳4,888 | ৳4,481 | -2.7% |
| August | $254.80 | ৳4,873 | ৳4,467 | -0.7% |
| September | $299.00 | ৳5,718 | ৳5,242 | +12.9% |
| October | $294.50 | ৳5,632 | ৳5,163 | -5.2% |
| November | $291.40 | ৳5,573 | ৳5,109 | -0.6% |
| December | $290.30 | ৳5,552 | ৳5,089 | +0.4% |
Monthly closes are the international USD price; the BDT columns convert them at the 1999 year-end exchange rate, so intra-year currency moves are not reflected month by month.
1999 vs today
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳191,196 per bhori, roughly 34.4× the 1999 year-end price. See the live Bangladesh gold rate.
Frequently asked questions
What was the gold rate in Bangladesh in 1999?
At the end of 1999, 24K gold in Bangladesh was ৳5,552 per bhori and 22K was ৳5,089 per bhori. This is the international year-end price of $290.30 per troy ounce converted at the year-end rate of 51.00 BDT per US dollar.
How much did gold change in Bangladesh during 1999?
Gold rose 6.1% in BDT terms during 1999, from ৳5,234 to ৳5,552 per bhori, while the dollar price moved 0.9%. The difference between the two is the BDT exchange rate.
What is the 1999 gold rate worth compared with today?
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳191,196 per bhori, roughly 34.4 times the 1999 year-end price of ৳5,552.