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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.  

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.

The price of gold in Bangladesh has been reduced by Tk 2,158 per bhori, with the new rate for 22-carat gold set at Tk 245,819, the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) announced on Monday. The revised price took immediate effect, BAJUS said in the morning. The association attributed the adjustment to a decline in the price of tejabi gold (pure gold) in the local market and the overall market situation. Under the new rates, 21-carat gold has been fixed at Tk 234,621 per bhori (11.664 grams), while 18-carat gold will cost Tk 201,146 per bhori. Gold of traditional method has been set at Tk 163,821 per bhori. BAJUS last adjusted gold prices on April 1, when it raised the price by Tk 3,266 to set 22-carat gold at Tk 247,977 per bhori. So far in 2026, gold prices have been revised 52 times, including 30 hikes and 22 reductions. The association also reduced silver prices alongside gold. The price of 22-carat silver has been cut by Tk 175 to Tk 5,540 per bhori. According to the new rates, 21-carat silver has been set at Tk 5,307 per bhori, 18-carat silver at Tk 4,549 per bhori, and traditional method silver at Tk 3,383 per bhori. Silver prices have been adjusted 31 times so far this year, including 17 increases and 14 decreases, BAJUS added.  

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.

Gold prices in Bangladesh have been cut by Tk 5,482 per bhori, with the price of 22-carat gold now set at Tk 241,445, according to the Bangladesh Jewelers Association. In a statement issued on Wednesday morning, BAJUS said the new prices were fixed considering the overall market situation, particularly a decline in the price of pure gold (tejabi gold) in the local market. The revised rates have come into effect immediately. Under the new pricing, 22-carat gold will be sold at Tk 241,445 per bhori (11.664 grams) while 21-carat gold has been set at Tk 230,481 per bhori. The price of 18-carat gold stands at Tk 197,530 per bhori, and traditional method gold at Tk 160,905 per bhori. Previously, on March 19, BAJUS had reduced gold prices by Tk 7,698 per bhori, fixing the rate of 22-carat gold at Tk 246,927. So far in 2026, gold prices have been adjusted 46 times in the country, with increases recorded on 26 occasions and decreases on 20. Despite the latest cut in gold prices, silver rates remain unchanged. Currently, 22-carat silver is being sold at Tk 5,365 per bhori. The price of 21-carat silver stands at Tk 5,132, 18-carat at Tk 4,432, and traditional method silver at Tk 3,324 per bhori. In 2026, silver prices have been revised 29 times, including 16 increases and 13 decreases.

Gold prices in Bangladesh have declined ahead of Eid, with Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) slashing the rate of 22-carat gold by Tk 7,640 per bhori. In a statement issued on Thursday, BAJUS said the new price of 22-carat gold has been set at Tk 254,625 per bhori (11.664 grams), effective immediately. The association said the decision was taken in line with a decline in the price of pure gold in the local market and considering the overall situation. Under the revised rates, 21-carat gold will cost Tk 243,019 per bhori, while 18-carat gold has been priced at Tk 208,319 per bhori. The price of traditional-method gold has been set at Tk 169,653 per bhori. Previously, on March 14, BAJUS had reduced the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 2,683 per bhori, setting it at Tk 262,265. Of the last 10 price adjustments, gold prices were reduced six times, including four consecutive cuts totalling Tk 15,805. In 2026 so far, gold prices have been revised 44 times, with increases in 26 instances and decreases in 18. Alongside gold, silver prices have also been lowered. The price of 22-carat silver has been reduced by Tk 350 to Tk 5,715 per bhori. The new rates set 21-carat silver at Tk 5,482 per bhori, 18-carat silver at Tk 4,666, and traditional silver at Tk 3,499 per bhori. In 2026, silver prices have been adjusted 28 times, with 16 increases and 12 decreases.  

The price of gold has been reduced by Tk 2,683 per bhori in the local market, with the new rate for 22-carat gold set at Tk 262,265 per bhori, the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) announced on Saturday. In a statement issued in the morning, Bajus said the decision was taken considering the overall market situation following a decrease in the price of pure gold (tejabi gold) in the local market. The new rates came into effect immediately. According to the revised prices, 21-carat gold will cost Tk 250,368 per bhori (11.664 grams), while 18-carat gold has been fixed at Tk 214,618 per bhori. The price of gold produced through the traditional method has been set at Tk 174,785 per bhori. Bajus last adjusted gold prices on March 13, when the price of 22-carat gold was reduced by Tk 2,158 to Tk 264,948 per bhori. So far in 2026, gold prices have been adjusted 43 times in the country, including 26 increases and 17 reductions. Along with gold, the price of silver has also been cut this time. The price of 22-carat silver has been reduced by Tk 292 to Tk 6,065 per bhori. Under the new rates, 21-carat silver will cost Tk 5,774 per bhori, while 18-carat silver has been set at Tk 4,957 per bhori. Silver produced through the traditional method will cost Tk 3,732 per bhori. With this latest revision, silver prices have been adjusted 27 times in the local market so far this year, including 16 increases and 11 reductions.

Gold prices in Bangladesh have increased again, with the price of 22-carat gold rising by Tk 3,266 per bhori (11.664 grams), the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) announced on Tuesday. According to a Bajus notification issued in the morning, the new price of 22-carat gold has been set at Tk 268,214 per bhori, effective immediately. The association said the price adjustment was made considering the overall market situation following a rise in the price of pure gold (tejabi gold) in the local market. Under the revised rates, 21-carat gold will cost Tk 256,025 per bhori, while 18-carat gold has been priced at Tk 219,458 per bhori. Gold produced under the traditional method will be sold at Tk 179,159 per bhori. Earlier on March 9, Bajus reduced the price of gold by Tk 3,266 per bhori, setting the price of 22-carat gold at Tk 264,948 per bhori. So far in 2026, gold prices have been adjusted 39 times in the country’s market, with the price increased 25 times and reduced 14 times. Alongside gold, silver prices have also been increased this time. The price of 22-carat silver has been raised by Tk 175 per bhori to Tk 6,532. Meanwhile, 21-carat silver will cost Tk 6,240 per bhori, 18-carat silver Tk 5,365 per bhori, and silver produced under the traditional method Tk 4,024 per bhori. In 2026, silver prices have been revised 24 times in the domestic market, with 15 increases and nine reductions recorded so far.      

Gold prices have increased again in the country with the rate of 22-carat gold rising by Tk 3,324 per bhori (11.664 grams), Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) said on Tuesday. Following the latest adjustment, the price of 22-carat gold has been fixed at Tk 277,428 per bhori, according to a notification issued by  BAJUS. BAJUS said the new rate was determined in view of an increase in the price of pure gold (tejabi gold) in the local market and the overall market situation. Under the revised pricing structure, 21-carat gold will cost Tk 264,773 per bhori while 18-carat gold has been set at Tk 226,981 per bhori. The price of gold produced under the traditional method has been fixed at Tk 185,749 per bhori. The last adjustment was made on March 2, when BAJUS raised the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 5,424 per bhori to Tk 274,104. So far in 2026, gold prices have been adjusted 36 times in the domestic market, raised on 24 occasions and reduced 12 times. Despite the hike in gold prices, silver rates remain unchanged. Currently, 22-carat silver is being sold at Tk 7,173 per bhori. In 2026, silver prices have been adjusted 21 times, with rates increased 14 times and reduced seven times.