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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 50, 25, 10 and 5 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 outside the capital. There are ATMs (Standard Chartered Bank) in Dhaka, Chittagong, Bogra, Sylhet, Narayanganj and Khulna. HSBC has ATMs in Dhaka and Chittagong.
Traveller's Cheques
Can be exchanged on arrival at Dhaka Airport. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Sun-Wed 0900-1500, Thurs 0900-1300. Selected banks may open on Saturdays.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Jul 08 |
| £1.00= | BDT136.50 |
| $1.00= | BDT68.50 |
| €1.00= | BDT108.56 |
