Gold prices rise again in Bangladesh

 
Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has raised gold prices again, increasing the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 1,691 per bhori to Tk 2,34,621, including VAT.

BAJUS announced the new prices in a notice on Saturday, 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 Saturday, according to UNB report. 

Under the new rates, one bhori (11.664 grammes) of 21-carat gold has been set at Tk 2,24,065 per bhori, 18-carat gold at Tk 1,92,398 and traditional-method gold at Tk 1,57,172.

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 Sept 12, when it raised the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 1,050 per bhori to Tk 2,32,930, 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 Tk 116 per bhori to Tk 5,132, including VAT.