Gold Rate in Bangladesh in 2000
In 2000, 24K gold in Bangladesh ended the year at ৳5,559 per bhori, up 0.1% from ৳5,552 at the end of 1999. The international price closed 2000 at $274.50 per troy ounce, and the year-end exchange rate was 54.00 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 2000 by Karat and Unit
| Karat | Per Bhori | Per Gram | Per 10 Grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | ৳5,559 | ৳476.57 | ৳4,766 |
| 22K | ৳5,095 | ৳436.86 | ৳4,369 |
| 21K | ৳4,864 | ৳417.00 | ৳4,170 |
Year-end 2000 international price ($274.50/oz) converted at 54.00 BDT/USD. Local retail rates added duty, tax and making charges on top.
Monthly Gold Rate in Bangladesh 2000
| Month | USD/oz close | 24K per Bhori (BDT) | 22K per Bhori (BDT) | Month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $283.30 | ৳5,737 | ৳5,259 | -0.4% |
| February | $293.70 | ৳5,948 | ৳5,452 | -2.1% |
| March | $276.80 | ৳5,605 | ৳5,138 | -5.5% |
| April | $275.00 | ৳5,569 | ৳5,105 | -1.7% |
| May | $272.30 | ৳5,514 | ৳5,055 | -1.1% |
| June | $288.20 | ৳5,836 | ৳5,350 | +0.9% |
| July | $276.80 | ৳5,605 | ৳5,138 | -1.7% |
| August | $277.00 | ৳5,609 | ৳5,142 | -0.2% |
| September | $273.70 | ৳5,543 | ৳5,081 | -1.2% |
| October | $264.50 | ৳5,356 | ৳4,910 | -2.0% |
| November | $269.10 | ৳5,449 | ৳4,995 | +1.2% |
| December | $274.50 | ৳5,559 | ৳5,095 | +1.1% |
Monthly closes are the international USD price; the BDT columns convert them at the 2000 year-end exchange rate, so intra-year currency moves are not reflected month by month.
2000 vs today
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳191,196 per bhori, roughly 34.4× the 2000 year-end price. See the live Bangladesh gold rate.
Frequently asked questions
What was the gold rate in Bangladesh in 2000?
At the end of 2000, 24K gold in Bangladesh was ৳5,559 per bhori and 22K was ৳5,095 per bhori. This is the international year-end price of $274.50 per troy ounce converted at the year-end rate of 54.00 BDT per US dollar.
How much did gold change in Bangladesh during 2000?
Gold rose 0.1% in BDT terms during 2000, from ৳5,552 to ৳5,559 per bhori, while the dollar price moved -5.4%. The difference between the two is the BDT exchange rate.
What is the 2000 gold rate worth compared with today?
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳191,196 per bhori, roughly 34.4 times the 2000 year-end price of ৳5,559.