Gold prices rise again by Tk1,691 per bhori
The price of 21-carat silver has been set at Tk4,957 per bhori, 18-carat silver at Tk4,257 and traditional-method silver at Tk3,208.
Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has raised gold prices again, increasing the price of 22-carat gold by Tk1,691 per bhori to Tk2,34,621, including VAT.
BAJUS announced the new prices in a notice today, saying the price of tejabi gold (pure gold) had increased in the local market. Considering the overall market situation, the association revised the prices, which came into effect from 10am today (19 September).
Under the new rates, one bhori (11.664 grammes) of 21-carat gold has been set at Tk2,24,065 per bhori, 18-carat gold at Tk1,92,398 and traditional-method gold at Tk1,57,172.
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BAJUS said the new prices will remain effective at all jewellery shops until further notice. However, labour charges will apply depending on the design of the jewellery.
As VAT is included in the selling price of gold and silver jewellery, jewellers cannot collect VAT separately from customers. BAJUS's previous rules will remain in place for jewellery exchange and purchase, excluding specified VAT, labour charges and the price of stones.
BAJUS last adjusted gold prices on 12 Sept, when it raised the price of 22-carat gold by Tk1,050 per bhori to Tk2,32,930, including VAT.
So far in 2026, gold prices in the country's market have been adjusted 116 times. Prices have been raised on 58 occasions, lowered on 57 occasions, and VAT adjusted once.
Meanwhile, silver prices have also been increased. The price of 22-carat silver has been raised by Tk116 per bhori to Tk5,132, including VAT.
The price of 21-carat silver has been set at Tk4,957 per bhori, 18-carat silver at Tk4,257 and traditional-method silver at Tk3,208.
Silver prices have been adjusted 70 times so far in 2026, with prices increased on 36 occasions and reduced on the remaining 34 occasions.
