Gold price hiked by Tk5,482 per bhori

The Bangladesh Jeweller's Association (Bajus) has once again raised gold prices in the local market, increasing the rate of 22-carat gold to Tk2,46,110 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 Tk2,01,846 per bhori. Traditional gold will cost Tk1,64,812 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.