Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) TradingHours.com
The Bangladeshi Taka is the primary currency of Bangladesh. This currency is used by an estimated 161,356,039 people. Based on our estimate, Bangladeshi Taka is the #9 most popular currency is the world.
The currency code for the Bangladeshi Taka is "BDT". The ISO 4217 number for this currency is 50. The currency symbol for the Taka is "Tk".
Bangladeshi Taka conversion rates, useful facts, and holiday schedule can be found below.
BDT Currency Demographics
The primary country using the Bangladeshi Taka is Bangladesh.
There are approximately 161,356,039 people around the world who use the Bangladeshi Taka. The Bangladeshi Taka is the #9 most used widely currency is the world.
161,356,039 user population
Ranked #9 in the worldBDT Exchange Rates
1 Bangladeshi Taka equals:
† Rates last updated at 36 minutes ago
‡ Rates are the interbank rate and are only available on large transactions
BDT Currency Facts
BDT Details
| ISO 4217 Code | BDT |
|---|---|
| ISO 4217 Number | 50 |
| Unit Name | Taka |
| Symbol | Tk |
| Currency Nicknames | N.a. |
BDT Denominations
| Minor Unit Name | N.a. |
|---|---|
| Minor Unit Symbol | N.a. |
| Minor Units | 2 |
| Frequently Used banknotes | Tk2, Tk5, Tk10, Tk20, Tk50, Tk100, Tk500, Tk1000 |
| Rarely Used Banknotes | Tk1 |
| Frequently Used Coins | Tk1, Tk2, Tk5 |
| Rarely Used Coins | 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 |
BDT Issuance
| Central Bank | Bangladesh Bank |
|---|---|
| Central Bank Website | http://www.bangladesh-bank.org |
World Bank Statistics
| Estimated User Population | 161,356,039 people |
|---|---|
| Population Rank | #9 |
| BDT Inflation Rate | 5.54% |
| Inflation Rank | #20 |
† Population and Inflation rate as based on data from the World Bank.
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2019 BDT Currency Holidays
Based on holidays observed by the Bangladesh Bank. On these dates banks and payment systems may be closed. Settlement in Bangladeshi Taka may also be closed on these dates.
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Shahid/Martyrs Day | February 21, 2019 | Closed |
| Election Day | February 28, 2019 | Closed |
| Birthday of Father of the Nation | March 17, 2019 | Closed |
| Independence/National Day | March 26, 2019 | Closed |
| Bengali New Year | April 14, 2019 | Closed |
| Shab-e-Barat | April 22, 2019 | Closed |
| May Day | May 1, 2019 | Closed |
| Buddha Purnima | May 18, 2019 | Closed |
| Jumat-ul-wida | May 31, 2019 | Closed |
| Shab-e-Qadar | June 2, 2019 | Closed |
| Eid-ul -Fitr | June 4, 2019 | Closed |
| Eid-ul Fitr | June 5, 2019 | Closed |
| Eid-ul Fitr | June 6, 2019 | Closed |
| Mid-year Bank Holiday | July 1, 2019 | Closed |
| Eid-ul Azha | August 11, 2019 | Closed |
| Eid-ul Azha | August 12, 2019 | Closed |
| Eid-ul Azha | August 13, 2019 | Closed |
| National Mourning Day | August 15, 2019 | Closed |
| Janmastami | August 23, 2019 | Closed |
| Ashura | September 10, 2019 | Closed |
| Durga Puja | October 8, 2019 | Closed |
| Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi | November 10, 2019 | Closed |
| Victory Day | December 16, 2019 | Closed |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2019 | Closed |
| Year-end Bank Holiday | December 31, 2019 | Closed |