Gold Rate in Bangladesh in 2006
In 2006, 24K gold in Bangladesh ended the year at ৳16,377 per bhori, up 28.8% from ৳12,716 at the end of 2005. The international price closed 2006 at $632.00 per troy ounce, and the year-end exchange rate was 69.10 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 2006 by Karat and Unit
| Karat | Per Bhori | Per Gram | Per 10 Grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | ৳16,377 | ৳1,404.06 | ৳14,041 |
| 22K | ৳15,012 | ৳1,287.06 | ৳12,871 |
| 21K | ৳14,330 | ৳1,228.55 | ৳12,286 |
Year-end 2006 international price ($632.00/oz) converted at 69.10 BDT/USD. Local retail rates added duty, tax and making charges on top.
Monthly Gold Rate in Bangladesh 2006
| Month | USD/oz close | 24K per Bhori (BDT) | 22K per Bhori (BDT) | Month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $568.80 | ৳14,739 | ৳13,511 | -6.1% |
| February | $556.00 | ৳14,408 | ৳13,207 | -2.2% |
| March | $582.00 | ৳15,081 | ৳13,825 | +3.1% |
| April | $661.80 | ৳17,149 | ৳15,720 | +8.4% |
| May | $653.00 | ৳16,921 | ৳15,511 | -3.3% |
| June | $613.50 | ৳15,898 | ৳14,573 | -1.8% |
| July | $632.50 | ৳16,390 | ৳15,024 | -0.2% |
| August | $623.50 | ৳16,157 | ৳14,810 | -2.2% |
| September | $599.30 | ৳15,530 | ৳14,235 | -3.5% |
| October | $603.80 | ৳15,646 | ৳14,342 | +3.1% |
| November | $646.70 | ৳16,758 | ৳15,361 | +3.0% |
| December | $632.00 | ৳16,377 | ৳15,012 | -2.6% |
Monthly closes are the international USD price; the BDT columns convert them at the 2006 year-end exchange rate, so intra-year currency moves are not reflected month by month.
2006 vs today
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳191,986 per bhori, roughly 11.7× the 2006 year-end price. See the live Bangladesh gold rate.
Frequently asked questions
What was the gold rate in Bangladesh in 2006?
At the end of 2006, 24K gold in Bangladesh was ৳16,377 per bhori and 22K was ৳15,012 per bhori. This is the international year-end price of $632.00 per troy ounce converted at the year-end rate of 69.10 BDT per US dollar.
How much did gold change in Bangladesh during 2006?
Gold rose 28.8% in BDT terms during 2006, from ৳12,716 to ৳16,377 per bhori, while the dollar price moved 23.2%. The difference between the two is the BDT exchange rate.
What is the 2006 gold rate worth compared with today?
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳191,986 per bhori, roughly 11.7 times the 2006 year-end price of ৳16,377.