Gold Rate in Bangladesh in 2007
In 2007, 24K gold in Bangladesh ended the year at ৳21,450 per bhori, up 31.0% from ৳16,377 at the end of 2006. The international price closed 2007 at $833.80 per troy ounce, and the year-end exchange rate was 68.60 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 2007 by Karat and Unit
| Karat | Per Bhori | Per Gram | Per 10 Grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | ৳21,450 | ৳1,838.98 | ৳18,390 |
| 22K | ৳19,662 | ৳1,685.73 | ৳16,857 |
| 21K | ৳18,769 | ৳1,609.11 | ৳16,091 |
Year-end 2007 international price ($833.80/oz) converted at 68.60 BDT/USD. Local retail rates added duty, tax and making charges on top.
Monthly Gold Rate in Bangladesh 2007
| Month | USD/oz close | 24K per Bhori (BDT) | 22K per Bhori (BDT) | Month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $650.50 | ৳16,734 | ৳15,340 | +2.9% |
| February | $664.20 | ৳17,087 | ৳15,663 | -0.1% |
| March | $661.80 | ৳17,025 | ৳15,606 | -1.3% |
| April | $677.00 | ৳17,416 | ৳15,965 | -0.3% |
| May | $659.10 | ৳16,956 | ৳15,543 | -2.2% |
| June | $650.50 | ৳16,734 | ৳15,340 | -2.4% |
| July | $665.50 | ৳17,120 | ৳15,694 | +0.0% |
| August | $672.00 | ৳17,287 | ৳15,847 | +0.9% |
| September | $748.05 | ৳19,244 | ৳17,640 | +5.0% |
| October | $789.50 | ৳20,310 | ৳18,618 | +4.6% |
| November | $783.50 | ৳20,156 | ৳18,476 | -2.8% |
| December | $833.80 | ৳21,450 | ৳19,662 | +3.8% |
Monthly closes are the international USD price; the BDT columns convert them at the 2007 year-end exchange rate, so intra-year currency moves are not reflected month by month.
2007 vs today
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳191,212 per bhori, roughly 8.9× the 2007 year-end price. See the live Bangladesh gold rate.
Frequently asked questions
What was the gold rate in Bangladesh in 2007?
At the end of 2007, 24K gold in Bangladesh was ৳21,450 per bhori and 22K was ৳19,662 per bhori. This is the international year-end price of $833.80 per troy ounce converted at the year-end rate of 68.60 BDT per US dollar.
How much did gold change in Bangladesh during 2007?
Gold rose 31.0% in BDT terms during 2007, from ৳16,377 to ৳21,450 per bhori, while the dollar price moved 31.9%. The difference between the two is the BDT exchange rate.
What is the 2007 gold rate worth compared with today?
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳191,212 per bhori, roughly 8.9 times the 2007 year-end price of ৳21,450.