Gold Rate in Bangladesh in 2012
In 2012, 24K gold in Bangladesh ended the year at ৳49,664 per bhori, up 5.7% from ৳46,964 at the end of 2011. The international price closed 2012 at $1,657.50 per troy ounce, and the year-end exchange rate was 79.90 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 2012 by Karat and Unit
| Karat | Per Bhori | Per Gram | Per 10 Grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | ৳49,664 | ৳4,257.86 | ৳42,579 |
| 22K | ৳45,525 | ৳3,903.04 | ৳39,030 |
| 21K | ৳43,456 | ৳3,725.62 | ৳37,256 |
Year-end 2012 international price ($1,657.50/oz) converted at 79.90 BDT/USD. Local retail rates added duty, tax and making charges on top.
Monthly Gold Rate in Bangladesh 2012
| Month | USD/oz close | 24K per Bhori (BDT) | 22K per Bhori (BDT) | Month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $1,744.00 | ৳52,255 | ৳47,901 | +2.6% |
| February | $1,770.00 | ৳53,034 | ৳48,615 | +1.4% |
| March | $1,662.50 | ৳49,813 | ৳45,662 | -3.0% |
| April | $1,651.30 | ৳49,478 | ৳45,355 | +0.1% |
| May | $1,558.00 | ৳46,682 | ৳42,792 | -6.4% |
| June | $1,598.50 | ৳47,896 | ৳43,905 | -0.5% |
| July | $1,622.00 | ৳48,600 | ৳44,550 | +1.7% |
| August | $1,648.50 | ৳49,394 | ৳45,278 | +1.1% |
| September | $1,791.74 | ৳53,686 | ৳49,212 | +2.7% |
| October | $1,719.00 | ৳51,506 | ৳47,214 | -3.8% |
| November | $1,726.00 | ৳51,716 | ৳47,406 | +0.3% |
| December | $1,657.50 | ৳49,664 | ৳45,525 | -1.6% |
Monthly closes are the international USD price; the BDT columns convert them at the 2012 year-end exchange rate, so intra-year currency moves are not reflected month by month.
2012 vs today
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳192,096 per bhori, roughly 3.9× the 2012 year-end price. See the live Bangladesh gold rate.
Frequently asked questions
What was the gold rate in Bangladesh in 2012?
At the end of 2012, 24K gold in Bangladesh was ৳49,664 per bhori and 22K was ৳45,525 per bhori. This is the international year-end price of $1,657.50 per troy ounce converted at the year-end rate of 79.90 BDT per US dollar.
How much did gold change in Bangladesh during 2012?
Gold rose 5.7% in BDT terms during 2012, from ৳46,964 to ৳49,664 per bhori, while the dollar price moved 8.3%. The difference between the two is the BDT exchange rate.
What is the 2012 gold rate worth compared with today?
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳192,096 per bhori, roughly 3.9 times the 2012 year-end price of ৳49,664.