HTML Entity for Bengali Rupee Sign (৳)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+09F3

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Definition

What Is the Bengali Rupee Sign?

Bengali rupee sign (৳) is Unicode U+09F3 in the Bengali block. It is the usual currency glyph for Bangladeshi taka (BDT). HTML has no standard named entity — use numeric or CSS forms (or type the character in UTF-8).

Remember

Character     ৳
Unicode       U+09F3
Hex entity    &#x09F3;
Decimal       &#2547;
Named entity  (none)
CSS escape    \09F3
Not the same  ৲ U+09F2 · ₹ U+20B9

All of these produce the same glyph: ৳. Prefer typing ৳ in UTF-8 when you can; use ৳ / ৳ or CSS for generated content.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Direct character	`৳`	HTML text (UTF-8)
Named entity	None	—
Hex entity	`৳`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`৳`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\09F3`	Stylesheet `content`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Bangladeshi taka (BDT) prices	`৳` or type `৳`
Bengali rupee mark	৲ (U+09F2)
Indian rupee (INR)	₹ (U+20B9)
Need an entity in HTML source	`৳` or `৳`
Icon via CSS	`content: "\09F3"` on `::before`

See it

Live Preview

Bengali rupee sign in finance and study contexts.

Inline price ৳ ১২০০

Large glyph ৳

With BDT label ৳ 500 BDT (taka)

vs. mark / INR ৳ taka · ৲ mark · ₹ INR

With entities Hex: ৳ | Decimal: ৳

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows ৳ with hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Four ways to produce ৳ in a single document (no named entity).

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Bengali Rupee Sign (৳) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\09F3";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Bengali rupee sign using Hex Code: &#x09F3;</p>
  <p>Bengali rupee sign using HTML Code: &#2547;</p>
  <p id="point">Bengali rupee sign using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: ৳</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+09F3 → ৳ in HTML. The browser turns it into ৳.

2. Decimal: same code point as 2547 → ৳. Same result as hex.

3. CSS: use \09F3 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ৳ after the paragraph text.

4. Typed ৳: fine in UTF-8 source. All four lines show the same glyph.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Bengali rupee sign (৳).

Named

No &name; form

U+09F3 has no standard named entity — use ৳ or ৳.

৲

Not the mark

For Bengali rupee mark use ৲ (U+09F2) — a different code point.

INR

Not Indian rupee

For modern INR pricing use ₹ (U+20B9).

a11y

Say “taka” or BDT

Screen readers may not announce the currency. Pair ৳ with taka or BDT.

Fonts

Need Bengali coverage

Some UI fonts omit U+09F3. Prefer fonts with solid Bengali script support.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\09F3 belongs in CSS. ৳ / ৳ belong in HTML.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Bengali rupee sign (U+09F3) and its entity forms (৳, ৳, CSS \\09F3) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph quality depends on font support for the Bengali block.

✓ Universal support

Bengali Rupee Sign (৳)

Type ৳, or encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — same glyph everywhere encoding is supported.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+09F3 / entities Full support

Bottom line: Prefer a typed ৳ or ৳ for BDT amounts. Use decimal when generating markup, and \\09F3 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: Bengali rupee sign is U+09F3 (decimal 2547).
HTML: use ৳ or ৳ (no named entity).
CSS: use \09F3 inside content for generated icons.
Watch out: ৳ ≠ ৲ ≠ ₹.

One line: U+09F3 → ৳ / ৳ / CSS \09F3.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the Bengali rupee sign (৳) in HTML?

Use ৳ (hex), ৳ (decimal), or the CSS escape \09F3 in the content property. All render ৳. You can also paste ৳ directly if your file is UTF-8. There is no standard named entity.

What is the Unicode value for the Bengali rupee sign?

U+09F3 (hex 09F3, decimal 2547). Unicode names it BENGALI RUPEE SIGN. It belongs to the Bengali block.

Is there a named HTML entity for ৳ (U+09F3)?

No. HTML5 / WHATWG does not define a named character reference for U+09F3. Prefer ৳, ৳, or a typed ৳ in UTF-8.

How is ৳ different from ৲ or ₹?

৳ (U+09F3) is the common Bengali / taka currency sign. ৲ (U+09F2) is Bengali rupee mark. ₹ (U+20B9) is Indian rupee (INR). They are different code points — do not swap them.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for ৳?

HTML entities (৳ or ৳) go in markup. The CSS escape \09F3 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ৳.

When should I use the Bengali rupee sign?

For Bangladeshi taka (BDT) prices, Bengali finance UI, and currency labels. Pair the glyph with BDT or the word taka so the amount is clear.

Did you know?

Bengali rupee sign is Unicode U+09F3 (decimal 2547) in the Bengali block — official name BENGALI RUPEE SIGN. It is the common glyph for Bangladeshi taka (BDT). There is no standard named HTML entity. It is not Bengali rupee mark (U+09F2 ৲) or Indian rupee (U+20B9 ₹).

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