Gold Rate in Bangladesh in 2013
In 2013, 24K gold in Bangladesh ended the year at ৳35,142 per bhori, down 29.2% from ৳49,664 at the end of 2012. The international price closed 2013 at $1,204.50 per troy ounce, and the year-end exchange rate was 77.80 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 2013 by Karat and Unit
| Karat | Per Bhori | Per Gram | Per 10 Grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | ৳35,142 | ৳3,012.85 | ৳30,128 |
| 22K | ৳32,213 | ৳2,761.78 | ৳27,618 |
| 21K | ৳30,749 | ৳2,636.24 | ৳26,362 |
Year-end 2013 international price ($1,204.50/oz) converted at 77.80 BDT/USD. Local retail rates added duty, tax and making charges on top.
Monthly Gold Rate in Bangladesh 2013
| Month | USD/oz close | 24K per Bhori (BDT) | 22K per Bhori (BDT) | Month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $1,664.80 | ৳48,571 | ৳44,524 | -0.4% |
| February | $1,588.50 | ৳46,345 | ৳42,483 | -4.8% |
| March | $1,601.21 | ৳46,716 | ৳42,823 | +0.5% |
| April | $1,469.00 | ৳42,859 | ৳39,287 | -8.1% |
| May | $1,394.50 | ৳40,685 | ৳37,295 | -4.1% |
| June | $1,261.79 | ৳36,813 | ৳33,746 | -6.1% |
| July | $1,314.50 | ৳38,351 | ৳35,155 | +2.3% |
| August | $1,394.80 | ৳40,694 | ৳37,303 | +3.2% |
| September | $1,326.50 | ৳38,701 | ৳35,476 | -1.6% |
| October | $1,324.00 | ৳38,628 | ৳35,409 | +0.6% |
| November | $1,253.00 | ৳36,557 | ৳33,510 | -4.1% |
| December | $1,204.50 | ৳35,142 | ৳32,213 | -1.4% |
Monthly closes are the international USD price; the BDT columns convert them at the 2013 year-end exchange rate, so intra-year currency moves are not reflected month by month.
2013 vs today
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳191,136 per bhori, roughly 5.4× the 2013 year-end price. See the live Bangladesh gold rate.
Frequently asked questions
What was the gold rate in Bangladesh in 2013?
At the end of 2013, 24K gold in Bangladesh was ৳35,142 per bhori and 22K was ৳32,213 per bhori. This is the international year-end price of $1,204.50 per troy ounce converted at the year-end rate of 77.80 BDT per US dollar.
How much did gold change in Bangladesh during 2013?
Gold fell 29.2% in BDT terms during 2013, from ৳49,664 to ৳35,142 per bhori, while the dollar price moved -27.3%. The difference between the two is the BDT exchange rate.
What is the 2013 gold rate worth compared with today?
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳191,136 per bhori, roughly 5.4 times the 2013 year-end price of ৳35,142.