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Currency of Bangladesh: Bangladeshi Taka

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Bangladeshi Taka · BDT · National

Bangladeshi Taka
ISO BDT · BANGLADESH
Bangladeshi Taka
ISO codeBDT
Monetary authorityBangladesh Bank
BDT
ISO 4217 code
Currency identifier
1
Currencies with an official role
National
BDT
Display identifier
ISO code used where a standalone symbol is not shown
Time-sensitive
Exchange-rate context
Check the rate date and source
CurrencyBangladeshi Taka
ISO codeBDT
Largest note৳1,000
Largest coin৳5
Current note series2025 redesigned banknote series (rollout)

Who Issues Bangladeshi Taka in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Bank is the monetary institution associated with Bangladesh's national Bangladeshi Taka (BDT). For practical identification, the page uses symbol BDT; the ISO 4217 numeric code is 050.

Monetary authority for the Bangladeshi Taka sits domestically with Bangladesh Bank. In Bangladesh, BDT is therefore governed through a national framework, not by an external currency issuer.

Currency architectureNational
Primary currencyBangladeshi Taka (BDT)
Monetary authorityBangladesh Bank

Exchange Rate for BDT

In the Bangladesh context, the useful benchmark is a dated BDT observation with its currency pair stated explicitly. Actual conversion costs depend on the provider's spread, fees and timing. This approach leaves the data layers easy to distinguish.

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For Bangladesh's Bangladeshi Taka, hold the pair and timestamp constant when judging changes in the reference rate. The resulting transaction amount can differ once a provider adds its margin or charges. This keeps the data layers easy to distinguish.

Banknotes and Coins

Banknotes

Bangladesh Bank identifies seven regular banknote denominations from ৳10 through ৳1,000. A redesigned series began rolling out in 2025, while earlier legal-tender designs remain relevant during the transition.

৳10
৳20
৳50
৳100
৳200
৳500
৳1,000

Coins

Government notes and coins are issued in ৳1, ৳2 and ৳5 denominations through Bangladesh Bank.

৳1
৳2
৳5

Frequently Asked Questions

What currency is used in Bangladesh?

For currency calculations involving Bangladesh, the Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) is the national currency, with Bangladesh Bank responsible for the domestic monetary framework. The result is the monetary framework distinct from the conversion quote.

Who manages the currency system in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh Bank is the main monetary authority identified for Bangladesh.

Are the exchange rates for Bangladesh real-time?

For the Bangladeshi Taka (BDT), a supported conversion is based on the latest reference observation available to the tool, with the observation date shown. It should not be read as a live executable quote. This supports the data layers easy to distinguish.

Data note: Figures marked with * are sourced from external institutions or data providers and may change after publication. Exchange rates, payment statistics and other time-sensitive figures are provided for general reference and may not reflect current market, bank, card-network or transaction rates. DigifyWorld aims to use reliable sources and keep information current, but cannot guarantee that all data is complete, real-time or 100% accurate. Check the cited source or relevant monetary authority when making financial decisions.

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Sources & methodology

The institutional description for Bangladesh is grounded in Bangladesh Bank and the relevant monetary arrangement. Currency identification uses ISO 4217 for BDT, with institutional exchange arrangements separated from time-specific rate data. The comparison stays the reference observation clearly bounded.

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Exchange-rate note: the BDT converter for Bangladesh requests a supported reference-rate source and displays the observation date. If no supported observation is available, the converter shows that a reference rate is unavailable instead of estimating one.