Gold crosses Tk260,000 per bhori as Bajus raises price again
So far in 2026, Bajus has revised gold prices 26 times, increasing rates on 17 occasions and reducing them nine times.
Gold prices in Bangladesh surged again today (7 February), with the price of 22-carat gold crossing the Tk260,000 mark per bhori, according to the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus).
In a notification issued this morning, Bajus announced an increase of Tk7,640 per bhori, setting the price of 22-carat gold at Tk262,090 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 (pure) gold in the local market.
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Under the new price structure, 21-carat gold is being sold at Tk250,193 per bhori, 18-carat gold at Tk214,443, while traditional method gold has been fixed at Tk175,485 per bhori.
The jewellers' body last adjusted gold prices on Friday, when it reduced the price by Tk7,640 per bhori, setting the 22-carat gold price at Tk254,450.
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 Tk6,357 per bhori, 21-carat silver at Tk6,065, 18-carat silver at Tk5,190, and traditional method silver at Tk3,907 per bhori.
This year, silver prices have been adjusted 17 times, with rates increased on 10 occasions and reduced seven times.
