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Gold prices in Bangladesh have declined ahead of Eid, with Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) slashing the rate of 22-carat gold by Tk 7,640 per bhori. In a statement issued on Thursday, BAJUS said the new price of 22-carat gold has been set at Tk 254,625 per bhori (11.664 grams), effective immediately. The association said the decision was taken in line with a decline in the price of pure gold in the local market and considering the overall situation. Under the revised rates, 21-carat gold will cost Tk 243,019 per bhori, while 18-carat gold has been priced at Tk 208,319 per bhori. The price of traditional-method gold has been set at Tk 169,653 per bhori. Previously, on March 14, BAJUS had reduced the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 2,683 per bhori, setting it at Tk 262,265. Of the last 10 price adjustments, gold prices were reduced six times, including four consecutive cuts totalling Tk 15,805. In 2026 so far, gold prices have been revised 44 times, with increases in 26 instances and decreases in 18. Alongside gold, silver prices have also been lowered. The price of 22-carat silver has been reduced by Tk 350 to Tk 5,715 per bhori. The new rates set 21-carat silver at Tk 5,482 per bhori, 18-carat silver at Tk 4,666, and traditional silver at Tk 3,499 per bhori. In 2026, silver prices have been adjusted 28 times, with 16 increases and 12 decreases.  

The price of gold has been reduced by Tk 2,683 per bhori in the local market, with the new rate for 22-carat gold set at Tk 262,265 per bhori, the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) announced on Saturday. In a statement issued in the morning, Bajus said the decision was taken considering the overall market situation following a decrease in the price of pure gold (tejabi gold) in the local market. The new rates came into effect immediately. According to the revised prices, 21-carat gold will cost Tk 250,368 per bhori (11.664 grams), while 18-carat gold has been fixed at Tk 214,618 per bhori. The price of gold produced through the traditional method has been set at Tk 174,785 per bhori. Bajus last adjusted gold prices on March 13, when the price of 22-carat gold was reduced by Tk 2,158 to Tk 264,948 per bhori. So far in 2026, gold prices have been adjusted 43 times in the country, including 26 increases and 17 reductions. Along with gold, the price of silver has also been cut this time. The price of 22-carat silver has been reduced by Tk 292 to Tk 6,065 per bhori. Under the new rates, 21-carat silver will cost Tk 5,774 per bhori, while 18-carat silver has been set at Tk 4,957 per bhori. Silver produced through the traditional method will cost Tk 3,732 per bhori. With this latest revision, silver prices have been adjusted 27 times in the local market so far this year, including 16 increases and 11 reductions.

Gold prices in Bangladesh have increased again, with the price of 22-carat gold rising by Tk 3,266 per bhori (11.664 grams), the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) announced on Tuesday. According to a Bajus notification issued in the morning, the new price of 22-carat gold has been set at Tk 268,214 per bhori, effective immediately. The association said the price adjustment was made considering the overall market situation following a rise in the price of pure gold (tejabi gold) in the local market. Under the revised rates, 21-carat gold will cost Tk 256,025 per bhori, while 18-carat gold has been priced at Tk 219,458 per bhori. Gold produced under the traditional method will be sold at Tk 179,159 per bhori. Earlier on March 9, Bajus reduced the price of gold by Tk 3,266 per bhori, setting the price of 22-carat gold at Tk 264,948 per bhori. So far in 2026, gold prices have been adjusted 39 times in the country’s market, with the price increased 25 times and reduced 14 times. Alongside gold, silver prices have also been increased this time. The price of 22-carat silver has been raised by Tk 175 per bhori to Tk 6,532. Meanwhile, 21-carat silver will cost Tk 6,240 per bhori, 18-carat silver Tk 5,365 per bhori, and silver produced under the traditional method Tk 4,024 per bhori. In 2026, silver prices have been revised 24 times in the domestic market, with 15 increases and nine reductions recorded so far.      

Gold prices have increased again in the country with the rate of 22-carat gold rising by Tk 3,324 per bhori (11.664 grams), Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) said on Tuesday. Following the latest adjustment, the price of 22-carat gold has been fixed at Tk 277,428 per bhori, according to a notification issued by  BAJUS. BAJUS said the new rate was determined in view of an increase in the price of pure gold (tejabi gold) in the local market and the overall market situation. Under the revised pricing structure, 21-carat gold will cost Tk 264,773 per bhori while 18-carat gold has been set at Tk 226,981 per bhori. The price of gold produced under the traditional method has been fixed at Tk 185,749 per bhori. The last adjustment was made on March 2, when BAJUS raised the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 5,424 per bhori to Tk 274,104. So far in 2026, gold prices have been adjusted 36 times in the domestic market, raised on 24 occasions and reduced 12 times. Despite the hike in gold prices, silver rates remain unchanged. Currently, 22-carat silver is being sold at Tk 7,173 per bhori. In 2026, silver prices have been adjusted 21 times, with rates increased 14 times and reduced seven times.

Gold prices in Bangladesh have been raised by Tk 2,216 per bhori, with the new rate for 22-carat gold set at Tk 2,61,040, Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) announced on Monday. In a statement issued in the morning, the association said the decision was taken in view of a rise in the price of pure gold in the local market and considering the overall market situation. Under the revised rates, 21-carat gold will cost Tk 2,49,143 per bhori (11.664 grams), while 18-carat gold has been priced at Tk 2,13,568 per bhori. The gold of the traditional method has been fixed at Tk 1,74,785 per bhori. The selling price must include a mandatory 5 percent government-set VAT and a minimum 6 percent making charge set by Bajus. However, making charges may vary depending on the design and quality of jewellery. The last adjustment was made on the morning of February 21, when Bajus increased the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 3,266 per bhori to Tk 2,58,824. With the latest revision, gold prices have been adjusted 32 times in the domestic market so far this year, raised on 20 occasions and reduced 12 times. Bangladesh gold price drops Tk 3,266 per bhori; 22-carat set at Tk 255,558 Despite the hike in gold prices, silver rates remain unchanged. Currently, 22-carat silver is being sold at Tk 6,707 per bhori, while 21-carat silver costs Tk 6,415, 18-carat silver Tk 5,482, and silver of the traditional method Tk 4,082 per bhori. So far this year, silver prices have been adjusted 18 times, including 11 increases and seven decreases.

The price of gold in Bangladesh has been reduced by Tk 2,216 per bhori, with the new rate for 22-carat gold set at Tk 258,824 per bhori (11.664 grams), Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) announced on Tuesday. In a morning notification, BAJUS said the price of pure gold (tejabi gold) declined in the local market, prompting the adjustment.  The revised rates have come into effect immediately. Under the new pricing structure, 21-carat gold has been fixed at Tk 247,044 per bhori, while 18-carat gold will cost Tk 211,760 per bhori.  The price of gold produced under the traditional method has been set at Tk 173,327 per bhori. The selling price of gold must include a mandatory 5 percent government VAT and a minimum 6 percent making charge set by BAJUS. However, the making charge may vary depending on the design and quality of the jewellery. On February 9, BAJUS had increased the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 2,216 per bhori to Tk 261,040. Gold Price Shock: Tk16,330 surge hits Bangladesh overnight So far in 2026, gold prices have been adjusted 29 times in the local market—raised on 18 occasions and reduced 11 times. Despite the fall in gold prices, silver rates remain unchanged. Currently, 22-carat silver is being sold at Tk 6,357 per bhori. The price of 21-carat silver stands at Tk 6,065 per bhori, 18-carat silver at Tk 5,190 per bhori, and traditional silver at Tk 3,907 per bhori.

Gold prices in Bangladesh surged once again on Saturday, with the price of 22-carat gold crossing the Tk 260,000 mark per bhori, according to the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS). In a notification issued in the morning, BAJUS announced an increase of Tk 7,640 per bhori, setting the price of 22-carat gold at Tk 262,090 per bhori. The revised rates came into effect immediately. BAJUS said the decision was taken considering the overall market situation, particularly the rise in the price of tejabi gold (pure gold) in the local market. Under the new price structure, 21-carat gold is being sold at Tk 250,193 per bhori, 18-carat gold at Tk 214,443, while traditional method gold has been fixed at Tk 175,485 per bhori. Gold price drops by Tk7,640 per bhori in Bangladesh The jewellers’ body had last adjusted gold prices on Friday, when it reduced the price by Tk 7,640 per bhori, setting the 22-carat gold price at Tk 254,450. So far in 2026, BAJUS has revised gold prices 26 times, increasing rates on 17 occasions and reducing them nine times. Despite the hike in gold prices, silver prices remained unchanged in the domestic market. Currently, 22-carat silver is selling at Tk 6,357 per bhori, 21-carat silver at Tk 6,065, 18-carat silver at Tk 5,190, and traditional method silver at Tk 3,907 per bhori. This year, silver prices have been adjusted 17 times, with prices increased on 10 occasions and reduced seven times.  

Gold prices in Bangladesh have been reduced by Tk7,640 per bhori on Friday, following a fresh price revision announced by the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS). The association explained that the decision was taken in view of an overall assessment of the market situation, particularly a fall in the local price of tejabi gold (pure gold). Under the new rates, the price of 22-carat gold has been fixed at Tk254,450 per bhori (11.664 grams), which comes into effect immediately, BAJUS said in a statement. According to the revised price list, 21-carat gold will now sell at Tk242,903 per bhori, while 18-carat gold has been priced at Tk208,202 per bhori.  Gold made under the traditional method has been fixed at Tk170,411 per bhori. Gold Price Shock: Tk16,330 surge hits Bangladesh overnight In addition to the declared selling price, buyers will have to pay a mandatory 5 percent government VAT and a minimum 6 percent making charge set by BAJUS. However, the making charge may vary depending on the design and quality of the jewellery. BAJUS last adjusted gold prices on February 3, when it raised the price by Tk10,906 per bhori, fixing the rate of 22-carat gold at Tk262,090. So far in 2026, gold prices in the domestic market have been revised around 25 times — increased on 16 occasions and reduced nine times. Alongside gold, silver prices have also been lowered. The price of 22-carat silver has been reduced by Tk175 per bhori to Tk6,357.  The new rates for 21-carat silver stand at Tk6,065 per bhori, 18-carat silver at Tk5,190 per bhori, and traditional silver at Tk3,907 per bhori. This marks the 17th adjustment of silver prices in the local market this year, with prices raised 10 times and cut seven times so far.

Gold’s sharp slide—down more than 9 percent in a single session—has rattled global markets and raised a pressing question among investors: will prices sink below the $4,403 mark or stage a recovery? Spot gold fell to around $4,403 an ounce, marking its steepest one-day decline in decades. The selloff came amid broad weakness across commodities, equities and metals, following the nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the US Federal Reserve. The move sparked a surge in the US dollar and triggered heavy profit-taking after gold’s recent record highs. Gold prices drop by Tk6,590 per bhori in Bangladesh A stronger dollar typically weighs on gold, making the metal more expensive for investors holding other currencies. At the same time, easing geopolitical tensions and tighter trading conditions combined to intensify the downturn. What drove gold’s steep fall? Markets reacted swiftly after US President Donald Trump named Warsh, who is widely seen as hawkish on inflation, to lead the Federal Reserve. Expectations of a tougher stance on interest rates lifted the dollar and dampened demand for non-yielding assets like gold. Spot gold slid more than 9 percent to $4,403.29 per ounce, its sharpest daily fall since 1983. Silver fared even worse, dropping over 13 percent on Monday after plunging 27 percent on Friday. Both metals had hit record highs just days earlier. Selling pressure accelerated after CME Group raised margin requirements for metal futures, increasing trading costs and forcing many investors to pare back leveraged positions. Analysts said the move led to a rapid unwinding of speculative bets built up during the recent rally, reports The Economic Times. Gold and silver were sold alongside equities, pointing to a broader market shift as investors reassessed risk. The dollar’s continued strength after Warsh’s nomination added further pressure on precious metals. Beyond gold: a wider commodities selloff The downturn spread well beyond bullion markets. Oil prices fell nearly 5.5 percent as signs of easing US-Iran tensions reduced supply concerns. Trump said Iran was in talks with Washington, while Tehran signalled it would not conduct live-fire drills in the Strait of Hormuz. Gold sees sharpest one-day fall, down Tk15,746 per bhori Industrial metals also came under heavy pressure. Copper prices slid sharply as demand softened ahead of China’s Lunar New Year holiday, with the most-active contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange falling 9 percent. Aluminium, nickel and tin also hit limit-down levels. On the London Metal Exchange, copper dropped nearly 5 percent, while aluminium, zinc, lead, nickel and tin posted steep losses, weighed down by high inventories and subdued buying interest. Will gold fall further or rebound? The immediate focus is whether gold will break below the $4,403 level or find support. Analysts say the selloff appears driven more by position unwinding and profit-taking than by a deterioration in fundamentals, suggesting the move could be a correction after an unusually rapid rally. Outlooks remain divided. Some analysts believe gold could regain strength later in the year if economic risks resurface or expectations around US interest rates shift. For now, however, volatility is likely to persist as markets digest signals on US monetary policy and global growth. What should investors watch? Market watchers advise caution in the near term. Movements in the US dollar and signals from the Federal Reserve will be key drivers for gold prices. While some see the recent fall as a healthy correction, others warn that price swings could remain sharp. 7.8 million ounces of new gold resources discovered in Saudi Arabia Long-term investors may prefer to wait for clearer signs of stability before increasing exposure, while short-term traders are urged to limit leverage amid higher margins and heightened volatility. Diversification, analysts say, remains crucial as markets navigate an uncertain phase.  

Gold prices in Bangladesh have been cut by Tk6,590 per bhori, with the new rates taking effect immediately, the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) said on Monday. In a morning notice, BAJUS said the decision was taken following a decline in the local price of pure gold (tejabi), prompting a review of the overall market situation. Under the revised rates, a bhori (11.664 grams) of 22-carat hallmark gold will now cost Tk251,184. The price of 21-carat gold has been fixed at Tk239,754 per bhori, while 18-carat gold will sell at Tk205,520. Gold made under the traditional method has been priced at Tk168,195 per bhori. In addition to the selling price, buyers will have to pay a mandatory 5 percent government VAT and a minimum 6 percent wage set by BAJUS. The labour charge, however, may vary depending on the design and quality of jewellery. BAJUS last adjusted gold prices on the night of February 1, when it reduced the price of 22-carat gold by Tk1,925 per bhori to Tk257,774. So far in 2026, gold prices have been adjusted 21 times in the local market—raised on 14 occasions and reduced seven times. Despite the fall in gold prices, silver rates have remained unchanged. According to prices set on January 31, 22-carat silver is currently selling at Tk7,290 per bhori. Why gold prices hit record highs and what triggered the sudden drop The price of 21-carat silver stands at Tk6,940, while 18-carat silver is priced at Tk5,949 per bhori. Silver made under the traditional method is trading at Tk4,432 per bhori. Silver prices have been adjusted 14 times so far this year, with increases on nine occasions and reductions on five.