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Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) has once again cut the price of gold ornaments in the domestic market, reducing the price of the best quality 22-carat gold by Tk 4,374 per bhori. According to the new pricing, effective from 10am on Monday, the price of 22-carat gold ornaments including VAT now stands at Tk 2,36,254 per bhori. Bajus said the decision to lower the price came in response to a fall in the price of tejabi (pure) gold in the local market. Alongside 22-carat gold, the price of 21-carat gold ornaments has also been reduced by Tk 4,141 to Tk 2,25,640 per bhori. Similarly, the price of 18-carat gold ornaments has been cut by Tk 3,616 to Tk 1,93,739 per bhori, while traditional gold ornaments now cost Tk 1,58,280 per bhori, down Tk 2,916. This marks the second price cut in just two days. On August 29, Bajus slashed the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 7,115 per bhori. With Monday's cut, the price of the finest quality gold has come down by a total of Tk 11,489 in just two rounds. Silver prices also fall Bajus has also revised down the price of silver ornaments. The VAT-inclusive price of 22-carat silver ornaments has been reduced by Tk 175 to Tk 5,132 per bhori, while 21-carat silver now costs Tk 4,957 per bhori, down Tk 117. The price of 18-carat silver ornaments has been cut by Tk 117 to Tk 4,257 per bhori, and traditional silver ornaments now cost Tk 3,208 per bhori, down Tk 116. All prices set by Bajus are inclusive of VAT. One bhori of gold is equivalent to 11.664 grams.

Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) has again raised the price of gold in the domestic market, hiking the rate by Tk 1,633 per bhori for 22-carat gold. With the increase, the new price of 22-carat gold, including VAT, has been set at Tk 2,47,743 per bhori (11.664 grams), effective from 10am on Tuesday. In a notice issued on Tuesday morning, Bajus said the price of pure gold (tejabi) has increased in the local market, prompting the revision. According to the new rate, 21-carat gold will now cost Tk 2,36,604 per bhori, 18-carat gold Tk 2,03,187 per bhori, and traditional gold (Sanatan) Tk 1,65,920 per bhori, all including VAT. Bajus said the new prices will remain effective at all jewellery shops until further notice, though making charges will apply depending on jewellery design. Since VAT is already included in the selling price of gold and silver ornaments, customers cannot be charged VAT separately. The organisation added that its existing rules on making charges, wastage and stone deductions will remain unchanged for ornament exchange and purchase. Bajus last adjusted gold prices on the morning of August 22, when the rate of 22-carat gold was increased by Tk 5,482 per bhori to Tk 2,46,110, including VAT. At that time, 21-carat gold was priced at Tk 2,35,030 per bhori, 18-carat gold at Tk 2,01,846, and traditional gold at Tk 1,64,812 per bhori. So far in 2026, gold prices have been adjusted 107 times in the domestic market, with 55 hikes, 51 cuts, and one VAT adjustment. Meanwhile, silver prices remained unchanged. Currently, 22-carat silver is being sold at Tk 5,482 per bhori, 21-carat at Tk 5,249, 18-carat at Tk 4,491, and traditional silver at Tk 3,383 per bhori. Silver prices have been adjusted 64 times so far in 2026, with 34 hikes and 30 cuts.

The Bangladesh Jeweller's Association (BAJUS) has once again raised gold prices in the local market, increasing the rate of 22-carat gold to Tk 2,46,110 per bhori. BAJUS announced the new rate in a notice on Saturday morning, effective from 10am the same day. The trade body said the price of pure gold has increased in the local market, prompting the revision of gold prices, inclusive of VAT. According to the new rate, 21-carat gold will now cost Tk 2,35,030 per bhori (11.664 grams), while 18-carat gold will be priced at Tk 2,01,846 per bhori. Traditional gold will cost Tk 1,64,812 per bhori. BAJUS said the new prices will remain effective at all jewellery shops until further notice, though making charges will vary depending on ornament design. Since VAT is already included in the sale price of gold and silver ornaments, jewellers cannot charge VAT separately from customers. The association's existing rules for ornament exchange and purchase, excluding specified VAT, making charges and stone costs, will remain unchanged. BAJUS last adjusted gold prices on August 20, when the rate of 22-carat gold, including VAT, was raised by Tk 3,849 to Tk 2,40,628 per bhori. At that time, 21-carat gold was priced at Tk 2,29,781 per bhori, 18-carat at Tk 1,97,355 per bhori, and traditional gold at Tk 1,61,196 per bhori, rates that had also come into effect from 10am that day. With Saturday's adjustment, BAJUS has revised gold prices 106 times so far in 2026, raising rates 54 times, lowering them 51 times, and adjusting VAT once. Silver prices were also raised alongside gold. The price of 22-carat silver, including VAT, was increased by Tk 175 to Tk 5,482 per bhori. The new rate for 21-carat silver stands at Tk 5,249 per bhori, 18-carat at Tk 4,491 per bhori, and traditional silver at Tk 3,383 per bhori. BAJUS has adjusted silver prices 64 times in 2026, with 34 upward revisions and 30 downward revisions.

Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) on Saturday raised the price of gold by Tk 4,374 per bhori, setting the price of 22-carat gold, including VAT, at Tk 234,038 per bhori. BAJUS announced the new rate in a notice issued on Saturday morning, saying it will take effect from 10am the same day. The trade body said the price adjustment was made in view of the rising price of pure gold in the local market. According to the new rate, 21-carat gold will now cost Tk 223,541 per bhori, 18-carat gold Tk 191,931 per bhori, and traditional gold Tk 156,822 per bhori, all inclusive of VAT. BAJUS said the new prices will remain effective at all jewellery outlets across the country until further notice, though making charges will vary depending on the design of ornaments. Since VAT is already included in the selling price of gold and silver ornaments, it cannot be charged separately from customers, the notice added. Existing BAJUS rules on ornament exchange and purchase, excluding specified VAT, making charges and stone costs will remain unchanged. The previous price adjustment was made on the morning of August 7, when BAJUS cut the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 3,266 per bhori to Tk 229,664, including VAT. At that time, 21-carat gold was priced at Tk 219,342, 18-carat at Tk 188,374, and traditional gold at Tk 153,848 per bhori, effective from 10am that day. With Saturday's revision, the price of gold has been adjusted 100 times in the local market so far this year, with 49 increases, 50 decreases, and one VAT-related adjustment. While gold prices went up, the price of silver remained unchanged in the domestic market. Currently, 22-carat silver, including VAT, is being sold at Tk 4,899 per bhori. Silver of 21-carat, 18-carat and traditional grades are being sold at Tk 4,666, Tk 4,024 and Tk 3,033 per bhori, respectively. Silver prices have been adjusted 61 times so far this year, with 31 increases and 30 decreases, according to BAJUS.

Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) has raised the price of gold in the domestic market by a significant margin, fixing the price of 22-karat gold at Tk 232,930 per bhori, including VAT, with an increase of Tk 9,856. The new price came into effect from 10 am on Thursday, according to a notification issued by the association. Bajus said the decision was taken in line with the rising price of pure gold in the local market, which prompted the overall price adjustment. Under the new rate, 21-karat gold will now cost Tk 222,491 per bhori, 18-karat gold Tk 191,056 per bhori, and traditional gold Tk 156,064 per bhori, all inclusive of VAT, the notification said. The revised prices will remain effective at all jewellery outlets until further notice, Bajus said, adding that making charges will apply separately depending on the design of the ornament. Since VAT is already included in the sale price of gold and silver jewellery, it cannot be collected separately from customers, the association said. The existing Bajus rules for exchange and purchase of ornaments, excluding specified VAT, making charges and stone costs, will remain unchanged. The previous adjustment was made on July 31, when the price of 22-karat gold was increased by Tk 2,216 per bhori to Tk 223,074, including VAT. At the time, 21-karat gold was priced at Tk 213,043 per bhori, 18-karat at Tk 182,950, and traditional gold at Tk 149,474 per bhori, effective from 10:30 am that day. With Thursday's revision, the price of gold has been adjusted 98 times so far this year in the domestic market, with 48 upward revisions, 49 downward revisions, and one VAT-related adjustment, according to Bajus data. Alongside gold, the price of silver was also raised. The price of 22-karat silver was increased by Tk 292 per bhori to Tk 4,899, including VAT. The price of 21-karat silver was set at Tk 4,666 per bhori, 18-karat at Tk 4,024, and traditional silver at Tk 3,033 per bhori. So far this year, the price of silver has been adjusted 61 times, with 31 increases and 30 decreases, Bajus said.

The Bangladesh Jewellers' Association (Bajus) on Monday raised the price of gold by Tk 2,216 per bhori, setting the new price of 22-karat gold at Tk 223,074 per bhori, including VAT. In a notice issued Monday morning, Bajus said the upward revision was made in view of a rise in the price of pure gold in the local market. The new rates took effect from 10 am the same day. Under the revised rates, a bhori (11.664 grams) of 22-karat gold ornaments will now cost Tk 223,074, including VAT. The price of 21-karat gold was raised by Tk 2,100 to Tk 213,043 per bhori, while 18-karat gold went up by Tk 1,750 to Tk 182,950. The price of traditional gold ornaments was increased by Tk 1,458 to Tk 149,474 per bhori. Bajus said the new prices will remain effective at all jewellery outlets until further notice, though making charges will continue to vary according to design. Since VAT is included in the sale price of gold and silver ornaments, it cannot be charged separately from customers. The organisation's existing rules on ornament exchange and purchase, excluding specified VAT, making charges and stone value, will remain unchanged. Bajus had last adjusted gold prices on the morning of July 24, when it cut the rate by Tk 3,324 per bhori, bringing the price of 22-karat gold, including VAT, down to Tk 220,858. According to Bajus, gold prices have been revised 95 times in the country so far in 2026; increased on 46 occasions, decreased 48 times, and adjusted once over VAT. Silver prices were also revised upward alongside gold. The price of 22-karat silver ornaments was raised by Tk 59 to Tk 4,666 per bhori, including VAT. The price of 21-karat silver went up by Tk 175 to Tk 4,549, 18-karat silver rose by Tk 116 to Tk 3,907, and traditional silver ornaments increased by Tk 116 to Tk 2,974 per bhori.

Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) has raised the prices of gold for the second consecutive day, pushing the rate of 22-carat gold up by Tk 2,741 per bhori to Tk 2,24,182, inclusive of VAT. In a notice issued Wednesday morning, Bajus said the revision followed a rise in the price of pure gold in the local market, prompting the fresh adjustment. The new rate came into effect from 10am the same day. Under the revised pricing, each bhori (11.664 grams) of 21-carat gold will now cost Tk 2,14,093, while 18-carat gold has been set at Tk 1,83,883 per bhori. Traditional gold will sell at Tk 1,50,232 per bhori, the notice said. Bajus said the new prices will remain effective at all jewellery outlets until further notice, though making charges will continue to apply depending on ornament design. Since VAT is already included in the selling price of gold and silver ornaments, jewellers cannot charge it separately from customers.   The association added that its existing rules on exchange and repurchase of ornaments, excluding specified VAT, making charges and stone costs, will remain unchanged. The previous adjustment came on the morning of July 21, when Bajus raised the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 1,633 per bhori to Tk 2,21,441, inclusive of VAT. So far in 2026, the price of gold has been revised 93 times in the domestic market, increased on 45 occasions, decreased on 47, and adjusted once for VAT. Alongside gold, the price of silver was also raised. The rate of 22-carat silver went up by Tk 175 per bhori to Tk 4,782. Similarly, 21-carat silver is now selling at Tk 4,549 per bhori, 18-carat at Tk 3,907, and traditional silver at Tk 2,974 per bhori. Silver prices have been adjusted 57 times so far this year, with 29 increases and 28 decreases.

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) on Tuesday raised the price of gold in the domestic market, after two consecutive cuts, fixing the price of 22-carat gold at Tk 2,21,441 per bhori, including VAT. In a notice issued in the morning, BAJUS said the decision was taken in view of a rise in the price of pure gold in the local market, and the new rate came into effect from 10 am the same day. According to the revised rate, 21-carat gold will now cost Tk 2,11,468 per bhori, 18-carat gold Tk 1,81,608 per bhori, and traditional gold Tk 1,48,366 per bhori, all inclusive of VAT. BAJUS said the new prices will remain effective at all jewellery outlets until further notice, though making charges will continue to apply depending on the design of ornaments. Since VAT is already included in the sale price of gold and silver ornaments, jewellers cannot charge it separately from customers. The association also said its existing rules on ornament exchange and repurchase, excluding specified VAT, making charges and the value of stones, will remain unchanged. BAJUS had last adjusted gold prices on the morning of July 14, when the rate of 22-carat gold, including VAT, was cut by Tk 2,158 to Tk 2,19,808 per bhori. So far in 2026, gold prices have been revised 92 times in the domestic market, increased on 44 occasions, decreased on 47 occasions, and adjusted once for VAT. Despite the rise in gold prices, silver prices remained unchanged. Currently, 22-carat silver is being sold at Tk 4,607 per bhori, 21-carat at Tk 4,374, 18-carat at Tk 3,791, and traditional silver at Tk 2,858 per bhori.

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) on Tuesday cut the price of gold for the second time in 24 hours, slashing the rate of 22-karat gold by Tk 2,158 per bhori to set the new price at Tk 219,808, inclusive of VAT. In a notice issued in the morning, BAJUS said the fresh price cut reflects a decline in the price of pure gold in the local market. The revised rates came into effect from 10 am on Tuesday. According to the new pricing, each bhori (11.664 grams) of 21-karat gold will now cost Tk 209,894, while 18-karat gold has been priced at Tk 180,267 per bhori. Traditional gold will sell at Tk 147,316 per bhori. BAJUS said the new prices will remain in effect until further notice, though making charges will continue to apply depending on jewellery design. Since VAT is already included in the sale price of gold and silver ornaments, jewellers cannot charge VAT separately from customers. The association's existing rules for ornament exchange and purchase excluding specified VAT, making charges and stone costs will remain unchanged. The previous price adjustment came on the morning of July 13, when BAJUS cut the rate by Tk 2,216 per bhori, setting 22-karat gold at Tk 221,966 including VAT. With Tuesday's revision, the price of gold has been adjusted 91 times in the local market so far in 2026 - increased on 44 occasions, decreased on 46, and adjusted once for VAT. Silver prices, meanwhile, remained unchanged. Each bhori of 22-karat silver is currently selling at Tk 4,607, while 21-karat, 18-karat and traditional silver are priced at Tk 4,374, Tk 3,791 and Tk 2,858 per bhori, respectively. Silver prices have been adjusted 56 times so far this year, with 28 increases and 28 decreases.

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association on Monday reduced the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 3,266 per bhori (11.664 grams), following a decline in the local market price of pure gold. In a statement issued on Monday, BAJUS said the new prices, inclusive of VAT, took effect from 12:15pm after reviewing the overall market situation and the fall in the price of tejabi gold (pure gold) in the domestic market. Under the revised rates, the price of 22-carat gold has been fixed at Tk 225,290 per bhori, including VAT. The price of 21-carat gold has been set at Tk 215,142 per bhori, while 18-carat gold will cost Tk 184,758 per bhori. Gold produced under the traditional method has been priced at Tk 150,932 per bhori. BAJUS said the new rates will remain effective at all jewellery outlets across the country until further notice. However, making charges will vary depending on the design of the jewellery. The association also said customers cannot be charged VAT separately, as VAT is already included in the retail price of gold and silver ornaments. Existing BAJUS rules regarding jewellery exchange and buyback, excluding specified VAT, making charges and the value of gemstones, will remain unchanged. The latest revision comes just three days after BAJUS raised gold prices on July 3, increasing the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 4,374 per bhori to Tk 228,556, including VAT. With the latest adjustment, gold prices have been revised 87 times in Bangladesh so far in 2026. Of those, prices were increased on 43 occasions, reduced 43 times, while one adjustment was made to reflect changes in VAT. Despite the reduction in gold prices, silver prices remain unchanged. Currently, 22-carat silver is selling at Tk 4,899 per bhori, while 21-carat silver is priced at Tk 4,666 per bhori. The price of 18-carat silver stands at Tk 4,024 per bhori, and traditionally manufactured silver is selling at Tk 3,033 per bhori.