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Authorities seized around 19 kg of gold worth around Tk 45 crore from Biman Bangladesh Airlines aircraft at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Thursday morning. The gold consignment was recovered from Biman flight BG-148, which arrived in Dhaka from Dubai via Chattogram, during a joint operation by the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), Aviation Security (AVSEC) and Dhaka Customs House. According to sources, a DGFI team searched the aircraft's cargo hold based on intelligence inputs. With the assistance of AVSEC personnel, they recovered 160 gold bars concealed inside the aircraft. The recovered gold weighed 18.72 kg in total. However, no one was arrested in connection with the gold seizure. Joint Commissioner of Dhaka Customs House Kamrul Islam said the estimated market value of the seized gold is around Tk 45 crore. In March this year, authorities recovered around 18 kg of gold from another Biman aircraft in a similar operation.

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) has again cut the price of gold in the local market, reducing the rate of 22-carat gold by Tk 3,324 per bhori within 24 hours. In a notice issued on Tuesday morning, Bajus said the new price, inclusive of VAT, has been set considering the overall situation following a fall in the price of pure gold in the local market. According to the new price, 22-carat gold will now cost Tk 2,21,966 per bhori (11.664 grams) including VAT. The price of 21-carat gold has been fixed at Tk 2,11,993 per bhori, 18-carat gold at Tk 1,82,075 per bhori, and traditional gold atTk  1,48,774 per bhori. Bajus said the new rate will remain effective at all jewellery shops across the country until further notice, though making charges will apply depending on the design of ornaments. Since VAT is already included in the sale price of gold ornaments, customers cannot be charged VAT separately, the association said. It added that its existing rules on exchange and purchase of ornaments, excluding specified VAT, making charges and stone prices will remain unchanged. A decision on VAT for silver ornaments will be announced soon, Bajus said. Bajus last adjusted gold prices on the morning of June 29, when the price of 22-carat gold was cut by Taka 3,266 per bhori to Tk  2,25,290, inclusive of VAT. So far in 2026, gold prices have been revised 84 times in the local market, with 41 upward adjustments, 42 downward adjustments, and one VAT adjustment. Along with gold, the price of silver has also been reduced. The price of 22-carat silver has been cut by Taka 175 per bhori to Tk 4,491. The price of 21-carat silver has been set atTk  4,257 per bhori, 18-carat silver at Tk  3,674 per bhori, and traditional silver at Tk  2,741 per bhori. Silver prices have been adjusted 51 times so far in 2026, with 25 upward revisions and 26 downward revisions.

Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) on Saturday raised the price of gold in the domestic market by Tk 5,482 per bhori, ending a brief two-round decline and fixed the new retail price of 22-carat gold at Tk 2,28,556 per bhori. The new price came into effect  from 10:00am. In a morning circular, Bajus said the revision was made in light of rising prices of pure (tejabi) gold in the local market. Under the new rates, 21-carat gold has been priced at Tk 2,18,292 per bhori, an increase of Tk 5,249 while 18-carat gold has gone up by Tk 4,490 to Tk 1,87,440 per bhori. Traditional-method (sanatan) gold has been set at Tk 1,53,148 per bhori, up by Tk 3,674. The new prices will remain in effect at all jewellery establishments across the country until further notice, Bajus said, adding that making charges will apply separately depending on design. As VAT is already included in the selling price, jewellers will not be permitted to collect it additionally from customers. Bajus also said its earlier rules on jewellery exchange and purchase, excluding specific VAT, making charges and stones will remain unchanged, and a decision on VAT applicable to silver ornaments will be announced shortly. The last adjustment had come on June 25, when Bajus cut 22-carat gold prices by Tk 2,216 per bhori to Tk 2,23,074. Saturday's hike marks the 82nd price adjustment this year in the domestic gold market, comprising 41 upward revisions, 40 downward revisions, and one VAT adjustment. Silver prices were also raised on Saturday, with 22-carat silver going up by Tk 175 to Tk 4,666 per bhori. Prices of 21-carat, 18-carat and sanatan-method silver have been fixed at Tk 4,432, Tk 3,791 and Tk 2,858 per bhori, respectively. Silver has seen 50 price adjustments so far in 2026, 25 upward and 25 downward.

The prices of gold jewellery fell sharply in Bangladesh on Wednesday as the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) reduced rates across all categories, citing a decline in local bullion prices. The price of the finest 22-carat gold jewellery, including VAT, was cut by Tk 5,482 per bhori (11.664 grammes) to Tk 2,25,290, effective from 10:00am. BAJUS said the adjustment was made in line with a fall in the price of tejabi (pure) gold in the local market. The reduction came just two days after BAJUS raised the price of 22-carat gold jewellery by Tk 4,432 per bhori on June 22, reflecting continued volatility in the domestic bullion market. Besides 22-carat, the price of 21-carat gold jewellery was reduced by Tk 5,249 per bhori to Tk 2,15,142, while 18-carat gold jewellery fell by Tk 4,490 to Tk 1,84,758 per bhori. The price of traditional sanatan method gold jewellery was also cut by Tk 3,674 to Tk 1,50,932 per bhori. Silver prices also saw downward revisions across all categories. The price of 22-carat silver was reduced by Tk 408 per bhori to Tk 4,841, while 21-carat silver dropped by Tk 409 to Tk 4,607 per bhori. The price of 18-carat silver fell by Tk 291 to Tk 3,966 and traditional sanatan method silver by Tk 234 to Tk 2,974 per bhori.  

The price of gold in Bangladesh has been reduced by Tk 5,482 per bhori, with the rate of 22-carat gold now set at Tk 229,373 per bhori, according to the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus). In a statement issued on Saturday morning, Bajus said the latest adjustment was made in view of the decline in the price of pure gold (tejabi gold) in the local market. The new rates came into effect from 10am. Under the revised pricing structure, the price of 21-carat gold has been cut by Tk 5,249 per bhori to Tk 218,933. The price of 18-carat gold has been reduced by Tk 4,490 per bhori to Tk 187,674, while gold produced under the traditional method now costs Tk 152,857 per bhori after a reduction of Tk 3,616. Bajus last adjusted gold prices on June 2, when it reduced the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 3,266 per bhori, setting the rate at Tk 234,855. So far in 2026, gold prices in the country have been revised 71 times. Of those, prices were increased on 37 occasions and reduced 34 times. Alongside gold, Bajus also lowered silver prices. The price of 22-carat silver has been cut by Tk 408 per bhori to Tk 5,249. Similarly, the price of 21-carat silver has been reduced by Tk 408 to Tk 4,957 per bhori, while 18-carat silver now costs Tk 4,257 per bhori after a Tk 350 reduction. The price of traditional-method silver has been lowered by Tk 233 per bhori to Tk 3,441. Silver prices have been adjusted 42 times so far this year, with increases recorded on 22 occasions and reductions on the remaining 20.

Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) on Tuesday slashed gold prices by Tk 2,216 per bhori, citing a decline in the value of pure gold in the local market, with the new rates taking effect from the morning. Under the revised pricing, 22-carat gold price now stands at Tk 2,44,711 per bhori (11.664 grams), down from Tk 2,46,927 set on April 23, when Bajus had last adjusted rates, trimming Tk 3,266 per bhori. Prices across other carats were also revised downward. Twenty-one-carat gold dropped by Tk 2,099 to Tk 2,33,572 per bhori, while 18-carat gold fell by Tk 1,807 to Tk 2,00,213. Traditional-method (sanaton) gold was reduced by Tk 1,458 to Tk 1,63,063 per bhori. In a circular, Bajus said the adjustments reflect the prevailing market conditions following a softening of pure gold prices domestically. Tuesday's revision marks the 57th price adjustment for gold in Bangladesh so far in 2026, with rates having been raised 32 times and reduced 25 times. Silver also sees a cut In tandem with the gold price reduction, Bajus also lowered silver prices across all categories. Twenty-two-carat silver was set at Tk 5,482 per bhori, down Tk 233, while 21-carat silver fell by Tk 234 to Tk 5,190. Eighteen-carat silver was reduced by Tk 175 to Tk 4,491, and sanaton-method silver dropped Tk 116 to Tk 3,383 per bhori. Silver prices have been adjusted 36 times in 2026 to date up 19 times and down 17 times.  

The price of gold in Bangladesh has been reduced by Tk 3,266 per bhori, with the new rate for 22-carat gold set at Tk 246,927, according to the Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (BAJUS). In a notice issued on Thursday morning, BAJUS said the decision to lower the price was taken following a decline in the price of pure gold in the local market and considering the overall market situation. Under the revised rates, the price of 22-carat gold has been fixed at Tk 246,927 per bhori (11.664 grams). The price of 21-carat gold has been reduced by Tk 3,149 to Tk 235,671 per bhori, while 18-carat gold has been cut by Tk 2,683 to Tk 202,020 per bhori. The price of gold under the traditional method has been lowered by Tk 2,216 to Tk 164,521 per bhori. BAJUS last adjusted gold prices on April 15, when it increased the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 2,216 per bhori to Tk 250,193. So far in 2026, gold prices in the country have been adjusted 56 times, including 32 increases and 24 decreases. Alongside gold, the price of silver has also been reduced in the local market. The price of 22-carat silver has been cut by Tk 350 to Tk 5,715 per bhori. The price of 21-carat silver has been set at Tk 5,424 per bhori, while 18-carat silver now costs Tk 4,666 per bhori. Silver under the traditional method has been fixed at Tk 3,499 per bhori. In 2026 so far, silver prices have been adjusted 35 times in the domestic market, with 19 increases and 16 decreases.

Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) on Wednesday raised the price of gold by Tk 2,216 per bhori, setting the new rate for 22-carat gold at Tk 2,50,193 per bhori, effective immediately. In a morning statement, BAJUS said the price revision was made in light of the overall market situation following a rise in the price of pure (tejabi) gold in the local market. Under the revised rates, 21-carat gold will be sold at Tk 2,38,820 per bhori, 18-carat at Tk 2,04,703, and traditional-method gold at Tk 1,66,737 per bhori (1 bhori = 11.664 grams). The last adjustment was made on the morning of April 9, when BAJUS had cut the price by Tk 4,432 per bhori, setting the 22-carat rate at Tk 2,47,977. So far in 2026, gold prices in the domestic market have been revised 55 times; raised on 32 occasions and reduced on 23. Silver prices also revised upward Alongside gold, BAJUS also raised silver prices on Wednesday, increasing the rate by Tk 350 per bhori. The new price of 22-carat silver has been fixed at Tk 6,065 per bhori. Other revised silver rates include: 21-carat at Tk 5,774 per bhori, 18-carat at Tk 4,957 per bhori, and traditional-method silver at Tk 3,732 per bhori. Silver prices have been adjusted 34 times so far this year; increased on 19 occasions and reduced on the remaining 15.

The price of gold in Bangladesh has been reduced by Tk 4,432 per bhori within 24 hours of the latest hike, as the Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (BAJUS) announced a fresh adjustment on Thursday. According to a press release, BAJUS cut the price by Tk 4,432, setting the rate of 22-carat gold at Tk 247,977 per bhori with immediate effect. The decision was taken after a decline in the price of pure gold (tejabi gold) in the local market, the association said. Under the new rates, the price of 21-carat gold has been reduced by Tk 4,199 to Tk 236,721 per bhori. The price of 18-carat gold has been lowered by Tk 3,616 to Tk 202,895 per bhori. The price of traditional-method gold has also been cut by Tk 2,916, bringing it down to Tk 165,289 per bhori. On Wednesday, BAJUS increased the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 6,590, setting it at Tk 252,409 per bhori. So far in 2026, the gold price has been adjusted 54 times in the local market, with 31 hikes and 23 reductions. Alongside gold, BAJUS also reduced silver prices. The price of 22-carat silver has been cut by Tk 175 to Tk 5,715 per bhori. The new prices for silver are Tk 5,424 per bhori for 21-carat, Tk 4,666 for 18-carat, and Tk 3,499 for traditional-method silver. In 2026, the silver price has been revised 33 times so far, including 18 increases and 15 decreases.

Gold prices in Bangladesh have increased by Tk 2,157 per bhori after seven straight reductions, with the new rates taking effect from Saturday. The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) set the price of 22-carat gold at Tk 237,012 per bhori (11.664 grams), according to a statement issued in the morning. BAJUS said the adjustment was made in line with a rise in the price of pure gold (tejabi gold) in the local market considering the overall market situation. Under the revised rates, 21-carat gold will cost Tk 226,282 per bhori while 18-carat gold is priced at Tk 193,914 per bhori. Gold produced under the traditional method will be sold at Tk 157,931 per bhori. The last price adjustment was made on March 27, when BAJUS reduced the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 6,590 to Tk 234,855 per bhori. So far in 2026, gold prices have been adjusted 48 times in the country, with increases recorded on 27 occasions and decreases on 21. Despite the hike in gold prices, silver rates remain unchanged. Currently, 22-carat silver is being sold at Tk 5,365 per bhori, while 21-carat silver is priced at Tk 5,132, 18-carat at Tk 4,432, and traditional silver at Tk 3,324 per bhori. In 2026, silver prices have been adjusted 29 times, including 16 increases and 13 decreases.