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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.

Bangladesh Jeweller's Association (BAJUS) has raised gold price by a whopping Tk 3265 per bhori delivering a blow to those who are planning marriage after Thursday. Effective from today a bhori of quality gold will cost Tk 78265 besides VAT and making charges. With 5 per cent VAT and Tk 2000 to Tk3000 making charges a customer now has to pay Tk 85, 178 a bhori. Read: Pandemic impact: Banks’ bad loans rise by 8 per cent to Tk 1.3 trillion BAJUS leaders said the gold price has been adjusted with the global market rate.    Earlier on last February 10, the gold price was hiked by Tk 1867 and the fixed market price of per bhori good quality gold was Tk 75,000. MA Hannan, chairman of the Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring of the Jewellers' Association, on Thursday confirmed to UNB the latest price hike. According to BAJUS, a 22-carat bhori gold ornament will be sold at Tk 78265. Read: Stock market witness a massive fall on Sunday after Russia attacks Ukraine As part of this, 21 carat gold price increased by Tk 3091 to Tk 74766, 18 carat gold price rose Tk 2333 to Tk 64152 and in traditional method, gold ornaments price increased by Tk 2216 to Tk 53421. However, the silver price has remained unchanged.