Gold Rate in Bangladesh in 2020
In 2020, 24K gold in Bangladesh ended the year at ৳60,027 per bhori, up 24.5% from ৳48,228 at the end of 2019. The international price closed 2020 at $1,887.60 per troy ounce, and the year-end exchange rate was 84.80 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 2020 by Karat and Unit
| Karat | Per Bhori | Per Gram | Per 10 Grams |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | ৳60,027 | ৳5,146.32 | ৳51,463 |
| 22K | ৳55,024 | ৳4,717.46 | ৳47,175 |
| 21K | ৳52,523 | ৳4,503.03 | ৳45,030 |
Year-end 2020 international price ($1,887.60/oz) converted at 84.80 BDT/USD. Local retail rates added duty, tax and making charges on top.
Monthly Gold Rate in Bangladesh 2020
| Month | USD/oz close | 24K per Bhori (BDT) | 22K per Bhori (BDT) | Month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | $1,584.20 | ৳50,378 | ৳46,180 | +1.5% |
| February | $1,609.90 | ৳51,196 | ৳46,929 | +0.8% |
| March | $1,618.82 | ৳51,479 | ৳47,189 | +1.7% |
| April | $1,721.26 | ৳54,737 | ৳50,176 | +7.9% |
| May | $1,740.26 | ৳55,341 | ৳50,729 | +2.0% |
| June | $1,785.77 | ৳56,788 | ৳52,056 | +2.4% |
| July | $1,978.14 | ৳62,906 | ৳57,664 | +10.6% |
| August | $1,976.20 | ৳62,844 | ৳57,607 | +0.4% |
| September | $1,902.07 | ৳60,487 | ৳55,446 | -4.5% |
| October | $1,889.55 | ৳60,089 | ৳55,081 | -1.1% |
| November | $1,787.57 | ৳56,846 | ৳52,109 | -4.9% |
| December | $1,900.32 | ৳60,431 | ৳55,395 | +4.6% |
Monthly closes are the international USD price; the BDT columns convert them at the 2020 year-end exchange rate, so intra-year currency moves are not reflected month by month.
2020 vs today
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳189,844 per bhori, roughly 3.2× the 2020 year-end price. See the live Bangladesh gold rate.
Frequently asked questions
What was the gold rate in Bangladesh in 2020?
At the end of 2020, 24K gold in Bangladesh was ৳60,027 per bhori and 22K was ৳55,024 per bhori. This is the international year-end price of $1,887.60 per troy ounce converted at the year-end rate of 84.80 BDT per US dollar.
How much did gold change in Bangladesh during 2020?
Gold rose 24.5% in BDT terms during 2020, from ৳48,228 to ৳60,027 per bhori, while the dollar price moved 24.6%. The difference between the two is the BDT exchange rate.
What is the 2020 gold rate worth compared with today?
Today 24K gold in Bangladesh is about ৳189,844 per bhori, roughly 3.2 times the 2020 year-end price of ৳60,027.