Bangladesh Grade Conversion to US GPA
Convert Bangladeshi university grades from the 4.0 CGPA scale to the US 4.0 GPA. Covers BUET, Dhaka University, Rajshahi University, and all UGC-recognized Bangladeshi institutions.
How Bangladesh's Grading System Works
Bangladeshi universities use a 4.0 or 5.0 CGPA system, with the 4.0 scale becoming the standard for modern institutions following the National Education Policy. The University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh has standardized grading across public universities such as Dhaka University, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Rajshahi University, and Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET), as well as private universities.
The standard Bangladesh grading system (4.0 scale): A+ (80–100% = 4.0), A (75–79% = 3.75), A- (70–74% = 3.5), B+ (65–69% = 3.25), B (60–64% = 3.0), B- (55–59% = 2.75), C+ (50–54% = 2.5), C (45–49% = 2.25), D (40–44% = 2.0), and F (below 40% = 0.0). The passing threshold is 40%, making the Bangladeshi system slightly more lenient on minimum pass than many other systems.
BUET (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology) is particularly well-known internationally and is considered the top engineering institution in Bangladesh. BUET graduates regularly gain admission to US graduate programs in computer science, engineering, and related fields. Dhaka University is the oldest and most prestigious general university in Bangladesh.
Some older Bangladeshi institutions still use a percentage or first/second division classification system, but the UGC grading policy of 2009 mandated the adoption of the CGPA system across all recognized institutions.
Conversion Formula
A+ (4.00 / 80–100%) → 4.0 GPA
A (3.75 / 75–79%) → 3.75 GPA
A- (3.50 / 70–74%) → 3.5 GPA
B+ (3.25 / 65–69%) → 3.25 GPA
B (3.00 / 60–64%) → 3.0 GPA
B- (2.75 / 55–59%) → 2.75 GPA
C+ (2.50 / 50–54%) → 2.5 GPA
C (2.25 / 45–49%) → 2.25 GPA
D (2.00 / 40–44%) → 2.0 GPA
F (0.00 / <40%) → 0.0 GPA
Note: Bangladesh uses a 4.0 max; grade points correspond approximately to US GPA values
Worked Example
Student: Rafiqul, BSc Computer Science and Engineering, BUET
Rafiqul's CGPA is 3.6/4.0 (approximately 72–74%, A- range).
3.6 CGPA → US GPA: 3.5 (roughly A-). BUET's rigorous engineering program means a 3.6 CGPA is highly competitive. BUET graduates with this score regularly receive offers from top US CS and engineering graduate programs.