Gold Rate in Bangladesh in 2011
In 2011, 24K gold in Bangladesh ended the year at ৳46,964 per bhori, up 25.9% from ৳37,317 at the end of 2010. The international price closed 2011 at $1,531.00 per troy ounce, and the year-end exchange rate was 81.80 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 2011 by Karat and Unit
| Karat | Per Bhori | Per Gram | Per 10 Grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | ৳46,964 | ৳4,026.42 | ৳40,264 |
| 22K | ৳43,050 | ৳3,690.89 | ৳36,909 |
| 21K | ৳41,094 | ৳3,523.12 | ৳35,231 |
Year-end 2011 international price ($1,531.00/oz) converted at 81.80 BDT/USD. Local retail rates added duty, tax and making charges on top.
Monthly Gold Rate in Bangladesh 2011
| Month | USD/oz close | 24K per Bhori (BDT) | 22K per Bhori (BDT) | Month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $1,327.00 | ৳40,706 | ৳37,314 | -15.6% |
| February | $1,411.00 | ৳43,283 | ৳39,676 | +2.6% |
| March | $1,439.00 | ৳44,142 | ৳40,464 | +1.1% |
| April | $1,535.50 | ৳47,102 | ৳43,177 | +3.7% |
| May | $1,536.50 | ৳47,133 | ৳43,205 | +1.6% |
| June | $1,505.50 | ৳46,182 | ৳42,333 | -1.8% |
| July | $1,632.06 | ৳50,064 | ৳45,892 | +3.8% |
| August | $1,813.50 | ৳55,630 | ৳50,994 | +3.1% |
| September | $1,620.00 | ৳49,694 | ৳45,553 | -11.0% |
| October | $1,722.00 | ৳52,823 | ৳48,421 | +3.3% |
| November | $1,746.00 | ৳53,559 | ৳49,096 | +0.4% |
| December | $1,531.00 | ৳46,964 | ৳43,050 | -12.6% |
Monthly closes are the international USD price; the BDT columns convert them at the 2011 year-end exchange rate, so intra-year currency moves are not reflected month by month.
2011 vs today
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳191,453 per bhori, roughly 4.1× the 2011 year-end price. See the live Bangladesh gold rate.
Frequently asked questions
What was the gold rate in Bangladesh in 2011?
At the end of 2011, 24K gold in Bangladesh was ৳46,964 per bhori and 22K was ৳43,050 per bhori. This is the international year-end price of $1,531.00 per troy ounce converted at the year-end rate of 81.80 BDT per US dollar.
How much did gold change in Bangladesh during 2011?
Gold rose 25.9% in BDT terms during 2011, from ৳37,317 to ৳46,964 per bhori, while the dollar price moved 8.9%. The difference between the two is the BDT exchange rate.
What is the 2011 gold rate worth compared with today?
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳191,453 per bhori, roughly 4.1 times the 2011 year-end price of ৳46,964.