Gold price drops by Tk 3,266 per bhori in Bangladesh

The price of gold in Bangladesh has fallen by Tk3,266 per bhori, with the rate of 22-carat gold now set at Tk264,948, according to the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus).

In a notification issued today (9 March), Bajus said the new rate was fixed in line with the overall market situation following a decline in the price of pure gold, locally known as tejabi gold.

The revised prices came into effect immediately.

Under the new rates, 22-carat gold will be sold at Tk264,948 per bhori (11.664 grams).

The price of 21-carat gold has been set at Tk252,876 per bhori, while 18-carat gold will cost Tk216,775 per bhori.

Gold produced using the traditional method will be priced at Tk176,943 per bhori.

Earlier, on 4 March, Bajus reduced gold prices by Tk9,214 per bhori, setting the rate of 22-carat gold at Tk268,214.

So far this year, gold prices in the country have been revised 38 times, including 24 increases and 14 decreases.

Silver prices have also been reduced. Bajus cut the price of 22-carat silver by Tk175 per bhori to Tk6,357.

The price of 21-carat silver has been set at Tk6,065 per bhori, while 18-carat silver will cost Tk5,190 per bhori.

Silver produced using the traditional method will be sold at Tk3,907 per bhori.

So far in 2026, silver prices have been revised 23 times in the local market, including 14 increases and nine decreases.