United News of Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (BAJUS) has cut gold prices again, reducing the rate of 22-carat gold by Tk 2,158 per bhori to Tk 2,31,880, including VAT. The new prices came into effect at 10:00am on Friday, according to a notice issued by the association. BAJUS said the latest adjustment was made in line with a decline in the price of pure gold (tejabi gold) in the local market. Under the revised rates, a bhori (11.664 grams) of 21-carat gold will cost Tk 2,21,441, 18-carat gold Tk 1,90,123 and traditional gold Tk 1,55,306, all including VAT. The association said the new rates will remain effective until further notice, while making charges will vary depending on the design of the jewellery. As VAT is already included in the sale prices of gold and silver ornaments, it cannot be collected separately from customers. Existing rules for the exchange and purchase of ornaments will remain unchanged, apart from applicable VAT, making charges and stone costs. BAJUS last adjusted gold prices on September 9, cutting the rate by Tk 1,108 per bhori and setting the price of 22-carat gold at Tk 2,34,038. So far this year, gold prices have been adjusted 114 times in the local market -- increased 56 times, decreased 57 times and revised once for VAT. Silver prices were also cut, with the rate of 22-carat silver reduced by Tk 116 per bhori to Tk 5,016, including VAT. The price of 21-carat silver was set at Tk 4,782, 18-carat at Tk 4,082 and traditional silver at Tk 3,091 per bhori. Silver prices have been adjusted 69 times so far this year -- 35 increases and 34 decreases -- compared with 13 adjustments in 2025, when prices were increased 10 times and decreased only three times.