United News of Bangladesh

Gold prices in Bangladesh soared to an all-time high as the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) raised the price of gold by Tk4,199 per bhori, effective from Tuesday morning. Under the new rate, the price of 22-carat gold has been set at Tk232,055 per bhori (11.664 grams), the highest level ever recorded in the local market. BAJUS announced the price hike late Monday night, citing an increase in the price of pure gold (tejabi gold) in the local market. Considering the overall market situation, the association said it has revised gold prices accordingly. Gold prices in Bangladesh jump nearly Tk 3,000 per bhori in 24 hours According to the new price structure, 21-carat gold will cost Tk221,499 per bhori, while 18-carat gold has been fixed at Tk189,890 per bhori. The price of gold under the traditional method has been set at Tk156,881 per bhori. In addition to the announced prices, buyers will have to pay the government-mandated 5 percent VAT and a minimum 6 percent making charge set by BAJUS. However, the making charge may vary depending on the design and quality of jewellery. BAJUS last revised gold prices on January 10, when it increased the price of 22-carat gold by Tk1,050 per bhori to Tk227,856. With the latest revision, gold prices have been adjusted six times so far this year, raised on four occasions and reduced twice. In 2025, gold prices were revised a total of 93 times, with hikes on 64 occasions and cuts on 29. Silver prices have also been increased alongside gold. The price of 22-carat silver has been raised by Tk408 per bhori to Tk5,949. Man held with 1.3 kg gold at Shahjalal Airport Under the revised rates, 21-carat silver will sell at Tk5,715 per bhori, 18-carat silver at Tk4,899, and traditional method silver at Tk3,674 per bhori. This marks the fourth adjustment of silver prices in the local market this year, with prices increased twice and reduced twice. In 2025, silver prices were revised 13 times—upward on 10 occasions and downward three times.

The price of gold in Bangladesh has once again surged to a record high, just two days after the last adjustment. The price of 22-carat gold has increased by Tk 1,470 per bhori, reaching Tk 154,945—marking the highest rate in the country’s history. The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) announced the price hike in a notice on Tuesday evening, stating that the new rates will take effect from Wednesday in the local market. Bajus explained that the decision to raise prices was due to an increase in the price of raw gold in the local market. Gold price increases by Tk 2,613 per bhori in Bangladesh Considering the overall situation, the association has set new rates accordingly. Under the revised pricing, the cost of gold per bhori has been set as follows: 22-carat: Tk 154,94521-carat: Tk 147,90018-carat: Tk 126,776Traditional method: Tk 104,498Bajus also specified that a 5% government-mandated VAT, along with a minimum making charge of 6% as set by the association, must be added to the selling price. But, the making charges may vary depending on the jewellery’s design and quality. Gold prices come down slightly in domestic market The last adjustment in gold prices took place on March 16, when Bajus increased the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 2,613 per bhori, setting it at Tk 153,475. So far this year, gold prices in Bangladesh have been adjusted 15 times, with prices increasing 11 times and decreasing only 4 times.