BDT Market Update
09 Jun 2026 • 00:39 GMT
The Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) remains near its recent 14-day high against the US dollar, trading close to 0.008154. Over the past two weeks, the BDT has held within a narrow 1% range, around its 3-month average, showing some stability despite external pressures.
The US dollar’s recent strength is driven by market expectations of Fed tightening and resilient US economic data, including a strong jobs report that pushed the Dollar Index towards two-month highs. Meanwhile, trade tensions, exemplified by a 37% tariff on Bangladeshi goods imposed by the US, introduce some downside risks for the BDT.
Despite these factors, the BDT is holding steady, supported in part by remittances—which surged in recent months—though concerns about a slowing job market in regions like the Middle East add a cautious tone to the outlook. Overall, the BDT’s recent resilience suggests that external uncertainties are balancing between dollar strength and local economic flows.
Investors should stay alert for any shifts in US monetary policy and geopolitical developments, which could influence the BDT’s short-term direction.