Dhaka, May 17 (V7N) — In line with growing international trade and business transactions, the exchange of foreign currencies against the Bangladeshi taka continues to rise steadily, reflecting increased import-export activity and remittance flows.
For the convenience of financial transactions, today’s (May 17, 2026) indicative exchange rates of the Bangladeshi Taka against major global currencies are as follows:
The US dollar is being exchanged at 122 taka 75 paisa, while the Euro stands at 142 taka 24 paisa. The British pound is valued at 163 taka 30 paisa.
Among regional currencies, the Indian rupee is recorded at 1 taka 31 paisa. The Malaysian ringgit is 30 taka 38 paisa, while the Singapore dollar stands at 95 taka 61 paisa.
In the Middle Eastern market, the Saudi riyal is priced at 32 taka 61 paisa, and the Kuwaiti dinar remains the highest among listed currencies at 395 taka 77 paisa.
Other currencies include the Australian dollar at 85 taka 01 paisa.
Authorities note that exchange rates may fluctuate depending on market conditions.
Officials also pointed out that expatriate remittances from various countries continue to play a vital role in strengthening the national economy. In addition, GDP and per capita income calculations are internationally standardized using major global currencies, especially the US dollar and Euro.
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