Gold Rate in Bangladesh in 2002
In 2002, 24K gold in Bangladesh ended the year at ৳7,539 per bhori, up 26.7% from ৳5,952 at the end of 2001. The international price closed 2002 at $347.20 per troy ounce, and the year-end exchange rate was 57.90 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 2002 by Karat and Unit
| Karat | Per Bhori | Per Gram | Per 10 Grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | ৳7,539 | ৳646.32 | ৳6,463 |
| 22K | ৳6,910 | ৳592.46 | ৳5,925 |
| 21K | ৳6,596 | ৳565.53 | ৳5,655 |
Year-end 2002 international price ($347.20/oz) converted at 57.90 BDT/USD. Local retail rates added duty, tax and making charges on top.
Monthly Gold Rate in Bangladesh 2002
| Month | USD/oz close | 24K per Bhori (BDT) | 22K per Bhori (BDT) | Month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $282.30 | ৳6,130 | ৳5,619 | +0.3% |
| February | $296.90 | ৳6,447 | ৳5,909 | +0.5% |
| March | $303.10 | ৳6,581 | ৳6,033 | +2.6% |
| April | $308.20 | ৳6,692 | ৳6,134 | +1.8% |
| May | $326.60 | ৳7,091 | ৳6,500 | +3.9% |
| June | $314.90 | ৳6,837 | ৳6,268 | -2.0% |
| July | $304.70 | ৳6,616 | ৳6,065 | -2.7% |
| August | $312.80 | ৳6,792 | ৳6,226 | +0.8% |
| September | $323.70 | ৳7,028 | ৳6,443 | +1.4% |
| October | $316.90 | ৳6,881 | ৳6,307 | -1.5% |
| November | $319.10 | ৳6,929 | ৳6,351 | -0.3% |
| December | $347.20 | ৳7,539 | ৳6,910 | +4.6% |
Monthly closes are the international USD price; the BDT columns convert them at the 2002 year-end exchange rate, so intra-year currency moves are not reflected month by month.
2002 vs today
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳191,493 per bhori, roughly 25.4× the 2002 year-end price. See the live Bangladesh gold rate.
Frequently asked questions
What was the gold rate in Bangladesh in 2002?
At the end of 2002, 24K gold in Bangladesh was ৳7,539 per bhori and 22K was ৳6,910 per bhori. This is the international year-end price of $347.20 per troy ounce converted at the year-end rate of 57.90 BDT per US dollar.
How much did gold change in Bangladesh during 2002?
Gold rose 26.7% in BDT terms during 2002, from ৳5,952 to ৳7,539 per bhori, while the dollar price moved 25.6%. The difference between the two is the BDT exchange rate.
What is the 2002 gold rate worth compared with today?
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳191,493 per bhori, roughly 25.4 times the 2002 year-end price of ৳7,539.