The Bangladeshi Taka maintained a relatively stable trajectory against major international currencies on Saturday, 31 October 2026, reflecting ongoing adjustments within foreign exchange markets. Financial institutions, authorised money changers, and commercial banks updated their daily transaction schedules, providing crucial benchmarks for businesses, outbound travellers, students enrolled overseas, and families reliant on foreign remittances.
According to the official foreign currency exchange rates published for the day, the US Dollar stood at 123.99 Taka for both buying and selling transactions. This absolute parity between buying and selling rates is mirrored in several Asian currencies, including the Indian Rupee, which is pegged at 1.30 Taka, the Chinese Yuan at 18.61 Taka, and the Japanese Yen at 0.79 Taka per unit.
In contrast, European and Oceania currencies continue to exhibit subtle spreads between acquisition and disposal values. The British Pound Sterling remains one of the strongest trading currencies against the Taka, with a buying rate of 165.22 Taka and a selling rate of 165.27 Taka, reflecting a narrow five-poisha margin. Similarly, the Euro recorded a buying value of 138.27 Taka against a selling figure of 138.32 Taka. The Singapore Dollar traded at 96.76 Taka for buying and 96.77 Taka for selling, whilst the Australian Dollar was quoted at 87.45 Taka and 87.47 Taka respectively.
Foreign currency valuations remain a vital economic gauge for Bangladesh, directly impacting import spending, export earnings, foreign reserve management, and overseas tuition fee transfers. Fluctuations in foreign exchange rates are largely driven by global macroeconomic shifts, domestic supply and demand dynamics, commercial bank liquidity, and central bank regulatory policies.
Financial analysts advise members of the public, exporters, and international travellers to verify real-time transactional rates directly with authorised commercial banks or licensed exchange houses before executing foreign currency purchases or outward remittances. Official daily announcements serve as standard baseline indicators; however, final counter rates may include handling fees, service charges, or minor institution-specific operational adjustments.