Bangladesh Money

Currency

Bangladesh Taka (BDT) = 100 paisa. Notes are in denominations of BDT500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of BDT5 and 1, and 25 and 50 paisa.

Currency Exchange

All foreign currency exchanged must be entered on a currency declaration form. Hotel bills must be paid in a major convertible currency or with traveller's cheques. Many shops in the cities will offer better rates of exchange than the banks.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

Credit cards are not generally accepted for payment of goods outside the capital. ATMs (Standard Chartered Bank) are becoming increasingly common and can be found in Dhaka, Chittagong, Bogra, Sylhet and Khulna. HSBC has ATMs in Dhaka and Chittagong.

Traveller's Cheques

Can be exchanged on arrival at Dhaka Airport. US Dollars are the preferred currency, followed by Pounds Sterling.

Currency Restrictions

Restrictions apply.

Banking Hours

Sat-Wed 0900-1500, Thurs 0900-1300. Some banks may close on Saturdays.

Exchange Rate Indicators

Date Apr 09
£1.00= BDT100.05
$1.00= BDT68.43
€1.00= BDT90.67
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