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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) has once again revised down the price of gold in the local market, cutting the rate of 22-carat gold by Tk 3,324 per bhori to Tk 2,21,966. Bajus announced the new price in a notice on Thursday which came into effect from 10 am. The trade body said the decision was taken in view of the fall in prices of pure gold (tejabi gold) in the local market, prompting the revision of VAT-inclusive gold prices to reflect the overall situation. According to the new price chart, each bhori (11.664 grams) of 21-carat gold will now cost Tk 2,11,993, 18-carat gold Tk 1,82,075, and traditional gold Tk 1,48,774, all inclusive of VAT. Bajus said the new prices 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 selling price of gold and silver jewellery, shops cannot charge VAT separately from customers. The previous rules of Bajus regarding exchange and purchase of ornaments - excluding specified VAT, making charges and cost of stones will remain unchanged. This is the second price adjustment this month, after Bajus had cut the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 3,266 per bhori to Tk 2,25,290 on July 6. So far in 2026, gold prices have been adjusted 88 times in the local market, with 43 upward revisions, 44 downward revisions, and one VAT adjustment. Alongside gold, the price of silver has also been reduced. The price of 22-carat silver has been cut by Tk 292 per bhori to Tk 4,607. The new prices for other categories of silver have been set at Tk 4,374 per bhori for 21-carat, Tk 3,791 for 18-carat, and Tk 2,858 for traditional silver. Silver prices have been adjusted 54 times so far in 2026, with 27 upward and 27 downward revisions.  

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.

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.

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has reduced gold prices by Tk 3,266 per bhori, setting the new price of 22-carat gold at Tk 225,290 per bhori, including VAT, effective from 10am on Monday. In a statement issued in the morning, BAJUS said the price adjustment was made following a decline in the price of pure gold (tejabi gold) in the local market.= Under the revised rates, a bhori (11.664 grams) of 22-carat gold will now cost Tk 225,290, including VAT. The price of 21-carat gold has been fixed at Tk 215,142 per bhori, while 18-carat gold will be sold at Tk 184,758 per bhori. Gold of the traditional method has been priced at Tk 150,932 per bhori. BAJUS said the new rates will remain in effect at all jewellery stores until further notice. However, making charges will vary depending on the design of the jewellery. As VAT is already included in the retail price of gold ornaments, jewellers will not be allowed to charge VAT separately from customers, the association said. It also said the existing rules for exchanging and purchasing gold ornaments, excluding specific VAT, making charges and the value of stones, will remain unchanged. A decision regarding VAT on silver ornaments will be announced soon. The latest revision comes just two days after BAJUS raised gold prices on June 27 by Tk 5,482 per bhori, taking the price of 22-carat gold to Tk 228,556 per bhori, including VAT. So far in 2026, BAJUS has adjusted gold prices 83 times. Of those, prices were increased on 41 occasions, reduced 41 times, while one adjustment involved VAT. Despite the latest cut in gold prices, silver rates remain unchanged. A bhori of 22-carat silver is currently selling for Tk 4,666, while 21-carat silver is priced at Tk 4,432 per bhori, 18-carat silver at Tk 3,791 per bhori, and traditional-method silver at Tk 2,858 per bhori.

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.  

Gold prices in Bangladesh have surged by Tk 12,072 per bhori over two consecutive days, reversing a prolonged declining trend, as the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) cited rising pure gold prices in the local market. BAJUS raised the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 5,482 per bhori on Monday, setting the new rate at Tk 2,30,422. The revision took effect from 10:00am. The hike follows a Tk 6,590 increase announced on Sunday, when the rate was fixed at Tk 2,24,940 per bhori for 22-carat gold. BAJUS said the adjustments reflect an increase in the price of tejabi (pure) gold in the domestic market, which necessitated a comprehensive revision of rates. Under the revised pricing, the per-bhori (11.664 grams) rates now stand as follows: 22-carat at Tk 2,30,422; 21-carat at Tk 2,19,983; 18-carat at Tk 1,88,549; and traditional (sanatan) method gold at Tk 1,53,557. Gold prices in Bangladesh have been adjusted 75 times so far in 2026, raised on 39 occasions and reduced on 36. Alongside gold, silver prices also increased on Monday. The 22-carat silver rate rose by Tk 233 per bhori to Tk 5,365. Other silver rates: 21-carat at Tk 5,132, 18-carat at Tk 4,432, and traditional method at Tk 3,324 per bhori. Silver pricing has been revised 46 times in 2026 so far, with 24 increases and 22 reductions. 

Gold prices in Bangladesh rebounded on Saturday after four consecutive reductions, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) raising the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 6,590 per bhori. Under the revised rates, the price of 22-carat gold has been set at Tk 224,940 per bhori (11.664 grams), effective from 10am on Saturday, according to a BAJUS statement. The association said the new prices were fixed in view of the increase in the price of pure gold (tejabi gold) in the local market and the overall market situation. The price of 21-carat gold has been set at Tk 214,734 per bhori, while 18-carat gold will cost Tk 184,058 per bhori. Gold produced under the traditional method has been priced at Tk 149,882 per bhori. BAJUS last adjusted gold prices on June 11, when it reduced the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 4,432 per bhori, setting it at Tk 218,350. So far in 2026, gold prices have been revised 74 times in the domestic market. Of these, prices were increased on 38 occasions and reduced 36 times. Alongside gold, BAJUS also increased silver prices. The price of 22-carat silver has been raised by Tk 291 per bhori to Tk 5,132, while 21-carat silver has been priced at Tk 4,899 per bhori. The price of 18-carat silver has been fixed at Tk 4,199 per bhori, and silver produced under the traditional method at Tk 3,149 per bhori. Silver prices have been adjusted 45 times so far this year, with increases recorded on 23 occasions and decreases on 22 occasions.