Gold Rate in Bangladesh in 2008
In 2008, 24K gold in Bangladesh ended the year at ৳22,474 per bhori, up 4.8% from ৳21,450 at the end of 2007. The international price closed 2008 at $869.80 per troy ounce, and the year-end exchange rate was 68.90 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 2008 by Karat and Unit
| Karat | Per Bhori | Per Gram | Per 10 Grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | ৳22,474 | ৳1,926.77 | ৳19,268 |
| 22K | ৳20,601 | ৳1,766.20 | ৳17,662 |
| 21K | ৳19,665 | ৳1,685.92 | ৳16,859 |
Year-end 2008 international price ($869.80/oz) converted at 68.90 BDT/USD. Local retail rates added duty, tax and making charges on top.
Monthly Gold Rate in Bangladesh 2008
| Month | USD/oz close | 24K per Bhori (BDT) | 22K per Bhori (BDT) | Month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $923.30 | ৳23,856 | ৳21,868 | +3.8% |
| February | $971.50 | ৳25,102 | ৳23,010 | +5.3% |
| March | $934.25 | ৳24,139 | ৳22,127 | -3.5% |
| April | $871.00 | ৳22,505 | ৳20,629 | -4.3% |
| May | $885.80 | ৳22,887 | ৳20,980 | -0.3% |
| June | $930.30 | ৳24,037 | ৳22,034 | +4.6% |
| July | $918.00 | ৳23,719 | ৳21,743 | -2.3% |
| August | $835.65 | ৳21,591 | ৳19,792 | -8.4% |
| September | $884.50 | ৳22,854 | ৳20,949 | +6.6% |
| October | $730.80 | ৳18,882 | ৳17,309 | -17.0% |
| November | $819.23 | ৳21,167 | ৳19,403 | +7.7% |
| December | $869.80 | ৳22,474 | ৳20,601 | +6.6% |
Monthly closes are the international USD price; the BDT columns convert them at the 2008 year-end exchange rate, so intra-year currency moves are not reflected month by month.
2008 vs today
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳190,828 per bhori, roughly 8.5× the 2008 year-end price. See the live Bangladesh gold rate.
Frequently asked questions
What was the gold rate in Bangladesh in 2008?
At the end of 2008, 24K gold in Bangladesh was ৳22,474 per bhori and 22K was ৳20,601 per bhori. This is the international year-end price of $869.80 per troy ounce converted at the year-end rate of 68.90 BDT per US dollar.
How much did gold change in Bangladesh during 2008?
Gold rose 4.8% in BDT terms during 2008, from ৳21,450 to ৳22,474 per bhori, while the dollar price moved 4.3%. The difference between the two is the BDT exchange rate.
What is the 2008 gold rate worth compared with today?
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳190,828 per bhori, roughly 8.5 times the 2008 year-end price of ৳22,474.