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Gold prices in Bangladesh soared to a new all-time high on Thursday as the rate of 22-carat gold crossed Tk 286,000 per bhori following a sharp hike by the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS). In a notice issued in the morning, BAJUS said the price of 22-carat gold has been raised by Tk 16,213 per bhori to Tk 286,001, with immediate effect. The latest adjustment has pushed gold prices to a record high within just 24 hours and marks the largest single-day increase announced by BAJUS in recent years. The jewellers’ body cited a rise in the local price of pure gold (tejaabi gold) as the main reason behind the latest hike, saying the new rates were fixed after reviewing the overall market situation. Under the revised rates, 21-carat gold will sell at Tk 272,996 per bhori, while 18-carat gold has been set at Tk 233,980 per bhori. Gold made under the traditional method will cost Tk 193,039 per bhori. In addition to the declared prices, buyers will have to pay a mandatory 5 percent VAT fixed by the government and a minimum 6 percent wage set by BAJUS. The wage may vary depending on the design and quality of the jewellery. Earlier on January 28, BAJUS had increased the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 7,348 per bhori, fixing it at Tk 269,788—then the highest gold price in the country’s history. With the latest revision, gold prices have been adjusted 16 times in the domestic market so far this year, including 13 increases and three cuts. Gold shock for buyers in Bangladesh; prices jump by Tk1,050 per bhori Silver prices have also been raised alongside gold. The price of 22-carat silver has been increased by Tk 816 per bhori to Tk 8,573, marking the highest silver price ever recorded in Bangladesh. Under the new rates, 21-carat silver will sell at Tk 8,165 per bhori, 18-carat silver at Tk 6,998, and traditional silver at Tk 5,249 per bhori. So far in 2026, silver prices have been adjusted 12 times, with nine increases and three reductions. Meanwhile, gold prices in the global market continue to surge. In the spot market, gold prices have crossed $5,500 per ounce—an unprecedented level. Analysts say spot gold prices have jumped by around 25 percent in January alone. Market analysts attribute the rally to a weaker US dollar, interest rate policies of the Federal Reserve, growing geopolitical tensions, and increased reliance on gold by central banks worldwide.  

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has once again raised gold prices, setting a new record in the country’s history. The price of 22-carat gold has been increased by Tk 2,718 per bhori, taking it to Tk 181,550, according to a BAJUS press release issued on Sunday night. The new rate will come into effect from Monday (Sept 8). BAJUS attributed the latest hike to an increase in the price of pure gold in the local market. As per the revised rates, 21-carat gold will now cost Tk 173,304 per bhori, 18-carat gold Tk 148,541 and traditional gold Tk 123,067 per bhori (11.664 grams). Read more: Gold Investment in Bangladesh in 2025: Safe Haven or Risky Bet? Buyers will also have to pay an additional 5% VAT set by the government, along with a minimum 6% making charge fixed by BAJUS. The making charge may vary depending on design and quality, it added. Earlier, on September 3, BAJUS raised the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 3,044 per bhori to Tk 178,832 — which was then the highest in the country’s history.

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.