United News of Bangladesh

Gold prices in Bangladesh surged to an all-time high on Wednesday, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) raising the price by Tk 7,348 per bhori, citing an increase in the local market price of pure gold. According to a BAJUS notification issued in the morning, the price of 22-carat gold has been fixed at Tk 269,788 per bhori (11.664 grams), the highest ever in the country’s history.  The new rate came into effect immediately. BAJUS said the latest adjustment was made after reviewing the overall market situation, particularly the rise in the price of tejabi gold (pure gold) in the local market. Under the revised rates, the price of 21-carat gold has been set at Tk 257,483 per bhori, 18-carat gold at Tk 220,741 per bhori, and traditional method gold at Tk 181,725 per bhori. Gold price skyrockets to Tk262,440 per bhori overnight in Bangladesh  In addition to the selling price, buyers will have to pay a mandatory 5 percent government VAT and a minimum 6 percent making charge set by BAJUS. However, the making charge may vary depending on the design and quality of the jewellery. BAJUS last revised gold prices on January 26, when it increased the price by Tk 5,249 per bhori, setting the price of 22-carat gold at Tk 262,440 — which had remained the previous record high. With the latest revision, gold prices have been adjusted 15 times so far this year, including 12 increases and three reductions. Meanwhile, gold prices continue to soar in the global market. Spot gold prices have crossed $5,200 per ounce, marking a series of new records. Gold price jumps Tk 6,299 per bhori in Bangladesh after brief cut According to spot market reports, gold prices have risen by around 20 percent in the first month of the year alone, driven mainly by a weakening US dollar, as investors increasingly turn to gold as a safe-haven asset amid global uncertainties.

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.