Gold Rate in Bangladesh in 2019
In 2019, 24K gold in Bangladesh ended the year at ৳48,228 per bhori, up 21.0% from ৳39,872 at the end of 2018. The international price closed 2019 at $1,514.80 per troy ounce, and the year-end exchange rate was 84.90 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 2019 by Karat and Unit
| Karat | Per Bhori | Per Gram | Per 10 Grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | ৳48,228 | ৳4,134.79 | ৳41,348 |
| 22K | ৳44,209 | ৳3,790.23 | ৳37,902 |
| 21K | ৳42,200 | ৳3,617.94 | ৳36,179 |
Year-end 2019 international price ($1,514.80/oz) converted at 84.90 BDT/USD. Local retail rates added duty, tax and making charges on top.
Monthly Gold Rate in Bangladesh 2019
| Month | USD/oz close | 24K per Bhori (BDT) | 22K per Bhori (BDT) | Month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $1,323.30 | ৳42,131 | ৳38,620 | +2.4% |
| February | $1,319.20 | ৳42,001 | ৳38,501 | -0.1% |
| March | $1,297.08 | ৳41,296 | ৳37,855 | -1.1% |
| April | $1,282.30 | ৳40,826 | ৳37,424 | -0.9% |
| May | $1,295.60 | ৳41,249 | ৳37,812 | +0.9% |
| June | $1,409.41 | ৳44,873 | ৳41,133 | +3.7% |
| July | $1,427.60 | ৳45,452 | ৳41,664 | +1.0% |
| August | $1,528.40 | ৳48,661 | ৳44,606 | +1.9% |
| September | $1,485.30 | ৳47,289 | ৳43,348 | -1.7% |
| October | $1,511.00 | ৳48,107 | ৳44,098 | +1.1% |
| November | $1,460.20 | ৳46,490 | ৳42,616 | -3.2% |
| December | $1,514.80 | ৳48,228 | ৳44,209 | +2.4% |
Monthly closes are the international USD price; the BDT columns convert them at the 2019 year-end exchange rate, so intra-year currency moves are not reflected month by month.
2019 vs today
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳191,354 per bhori, roughly 4.0× the 2019 year-end price. See the live Bangladesh gold rate.
Frequently asked questions
What was the gold rate in Bangladesh in 2019?
At the end of 2019, 24K gold in Bangladesh was ৳48,228 per bhori and 22K was ৳44,209 per bhori. This is the international year-end price of $1,514.80 per troy ounce converted at the year-end rate of 84.90 BDT per US dollar.
How much did gold change in Bangladesh during 2019?
Gold rose 21.0% in BDT terms during 2019, from ৳39,872 to ৳48,228 per bhori, while the dollar price moved 18.4%. The difference between the two is the BDT exchange rate.
What is the 2019 gold rate worth compared with today?
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳191,354 per bhori, roughly 4.0 times the 2019 year-end price of ৳48,228.