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 =
123,270.00BDT
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 = 123.27 BDT.
Mid-market rate: the midpoint banks trade at, before any provider adds a margin. What you actually receive is below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the US Dollar to Bangladeshi Taka exchange rate?
On October 15, 2026, the mid-market rate was 1 USD = 123.27 BDT. 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 (fast bank transfers), Ria Money Transfer, Xoom (bKash, bank deposits), SendWave; 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 international wire fees plus poor exchange rates, which make small transfers expensive. Dedicated Bangladesh remittance services such as Remitly, Ria and Xoom are the usual alternative. The comparison above shows current costs for the services it can price on this route. For the Bangladeshi-American community in New York, Detroit, Los Angeles, specialized services can save significantly compared to banks.
When is the best time to send dollars to Bangladesh?
New York Bangladeshis sending $500 monthly maximize value when the dollar strengthens against the taka. Bangladeshi Americans (200,000+ community) remit $24B annually to Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet families. Taka depreciation trends favor conversions; a 9% move in the rate is worth $45 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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