USD to BDT Exchange Rate Today
US Dollar to Bangladeshi Taka conversion for the 200,000+ Bangladeshi-American community. Track live USD/BDT rates every 30 minutes for remittances, family support, or investments in Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, leveraging mobile money and competitive transfer services.
1000 USD =
122,863.29BDT
1 BDT = 0.0081 USD
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USD to BDT conversion table
Common amounts at the current mid-market rate of 1 USD = 122.86 BDT.
| USD | BDT |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | 122.86 BDT |
| 5 USD | 614.32 BDT |
| 10 USD | 1,229 BDT |
| 25 USD | 3,072 BDT |
| 50 USD | 6,143 BDT |
| 100 USD | 12,286 BDT |
| 500 USD | 61,432 BDT |
| 1,000 USD | 122,863 BDT |
| 5,000 USD | 614,316 BDT |
| BDT | USD |
|---|---|
| 1 BDT | 0.0081 USD |
| 5 BDT | 0.0407 USD |
| 10 BDT | 0.0814 USD |
| 25 BDT | 0.2035 USD |
| 50 BDT | 0.4070 USD |
| 100 BDT | 0.8139 USD |
| 500 BDT | 4.07 USD |
| 1,000 BDT | 8.14 USD |
| 5,000 BDT | 40.70 USD |
Mid-market rate — the midpoint banks trade at, before any provider adds a margin. What you actually receive is below.
What you actually get for 1,000 USD
Nobody converts at the mid-market rate. At 1 USD = 122.86 BDT, a perfect conversion of 1,000 USD would be 122,863 BDT. Here is what 16 services would really send, fee and exchange-rate margin included.
| Service | Their rate | Fee | You get |
|---|---|---|---|
| MoneyGramcheapest | 122.28 | 1.49 USD | 122,097 BDT |
| Taptap Send | 122.07 | — | 122,068 BDT |
| Ria Money Transfer | 122.07 | — | 122,067 BDT |
| Instarem | 122.00 | — | 122,003 BDT |
| Remitly | 122.09 | 0.9900 USD | 121,967 BDT |
| WorldRemit | 122.57 | 5.99 USD | 121,834 BDT |
| Sendwave | 122.57 | 5.99 USD | 121,834 BDT |
| XE | 121.63 | — | 121,635 BDT |
| Pangea | 121.60 | — | 121,598 BDT |
| Paysend | 121.54 | 1.99 USD | 121,303 BDT |
| Wise | 122.86 | 15.17 USD | 120,999 BDT |
| Western Union | 120.85 | 0.9900 USD | 120,727 BDT |
| BOSS Money | 119.95 | 0.9900 USD | 119,833 BDT |
| Revolut | 121.28 | 13.37 USD | 119,663 BDT |
| Xoom | 119.80 | 4.99 USD | 119,204 BDT |
| OFX | 118.54 | 5.00 USD | 117,951 BDT |
On 1,000 USD, the gap between the best and worst option here is 4,147 BDT — the same money, converted on the same day. That difference is the fee plus the margin each service builds into its rate, and it is the only part of this page you can do anything about. How exchange-rate markups work.
Typical pricing for a bank-funded transfer, not a live quote — promotional offers and payment method can change it. Check the provider before sending.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the US Dollar to Bangladeshi Taka exchange rate?
The USD to BDT rate typically ranges between 100-120 BDT per 1 USD. Bangladesh Bank manages a crawling peg system, allowing gradual depreciation against the dollar. Bangladesh receives over $22 billion annually in remittances, with the US being a major source from the 200,000+ Bangladeshi-American community. The rate has gradually increased over time as the taka depreciates. Our converter shows real-time mid-market rates updated every 30 minutes.
How can Bangladeshi-Americans send money to Bangladesh?
Bangladeshi-Americans have excellent remittance options: specialized services like Remitly (popular for Bangladesh, fast bank transfers), Ria Money Transfer, Xoom (bKash, bank deposits), SendWave (low fees); traditional MoneyGram or Western Union (extensive agent network); mobile money (bKash, Rocket, Nagad); or bank transfers to BRAC Bank, Dutch-Bangla, Islami Bank. For Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, or rural areas, mobile money is increasingly popular, so compare total BDT received.
Why does the taka depreciate against the dollar?
BDT depreciation reflects: Bangladesh's trade deficit (high imports, especially energy/food), moderate inflation (5-8%), managed float policy by Bangladesh Bank allowing gradual depreciation, global dollar strength, and forex reserve management. The garment export boom helps but doesn't fully offset imports. For Bangladeshi diaspora, the climbing USD/BDT rate means more taka per dollar sent home, which helps remittances supporting families in Bangladesh.
Do US banks offer good rates for Bangladesh transfers?
No. US banks (Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Chase) rarely handle BDT directly and charge $40-50 international wire fees plus poor exchange rates, so total cost can be 5-8% for small transfers. Dedicated Bangladesh remittance services are far superior: Remitly charges 1-3%, Ria/Xoom 1-4%, mobile money services $2-5. For the Bangladeshi-American community in New York, Detroit, Los Angeles, specialized services save 50-70% compared to banks.
When is the best time to send dollars to Bangladesh?
New York Bangladeshis sending $500 monthly maximize value when dollar exceeds Tk120, gaining Tk60K versus Tk55K at Tk110. Bangladeshi Americans (200,000+ community) remit $24B annually to Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet families. Taka depreciation trends favor conversions; the Tk110-to-Tk120 spread translates to Tk5K monthly on $500 transfers, crucial for the NYC or Michigan Bangladeshi diaspora supporting family needs, Dhaka real estate (Gulshan, Dhanmondi, Banani), or business investments in Bangladesh's $460B economy. Bangladesh Bank interventions offer timing windows during forex pressure.
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