Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) to USD — Bangladesh Parallel Market Rate
By the ETCurrency rates deskUpdated hourly from P2P & exchange-market dataHow we calculate rates
As of October 19, 2026, one US dollar costs about 128 BDT on the Bangladesh parallel market, so the Bangladeshi Taka is worth roughly $0.00782 each. In practical terms, 1,000 BDT ≈ $7.82 and 100,000 BDT ≈ $782.11 at the street rate, versus the official Bangladesh Bank rate of about 123 BDT per dollar.
Bangladeshis track the "kerb market" taka rate, which has run well below the dollar's street value during recent reserve squeezes.
How much is the Bangladeshi Taka worth in US dollars today?
Because the parallel market prices the dollar at about 128 BDT, you divide any Bangladeshi Taka amount by that figure to get its dollar value. For example, 10,000 BDT ≈ $78.21, 50,000 BDT ≈ $391.05, and 1,000,000 BDT ≈ $7,821. At the official rate the same Bangladeshi Taka would convert to slightly more dollars on paper — but only if you can actually access dollars at that rate.
This is why the parallel rate matters for anyone holding Bangladeshi Taka: it shows the real, market-clearing dollar value rather than an official rate that may be hard to obtain.
Why the BDT to USD street rate differs from the bank
When you convert Bangladeshi Taka to dollars at a bank, you get the official Bangladesh Bank rate — if dollars are available. On the parallel market the dollar is dearer, driven by factors such as dollar shortages, reserve pressure, import controls, so each Bangladeshi Taka fetches fewer dollars there.
Today that difference is a modest premium of roughly 4.4%. The larger this gap, the more the official rate overstates what your Bangladeshi Taka is really worth in dollars.
Converting Bangladeshi Taka to dollars safely
Use our converter to turn any Bangladeshi Taka amount into USD at the live parallel rate, and compare it side by side with the official rate. Exchange-rate figures here are aggregated from P2P platforms, community reports and market monitoring, and refreshed hourly.
These rates are published for information and price-transparency only — they are not an offer to trade and are not legal or financial advice. Many countries require foreign-currency transactions to go through licensed channels, so confirm the rules in Bangladesh and use reputable providers before converting any Bangladeshi Taka to dollars.