Gold price hits fresh record in Bangladesh

Gold prices in Bangladesh have soared to a new all-time high, with the price of 22-carat gold set at Tk238,879 per bhori (11.664 grams), following the latest adjustment by the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus).

In a notification issued late Monday night (19 January), Bajus announced a price hike of Tk4,199 per bhori, pushing gold prices to a record level. 

The new rates will come into effect from Tuesday morning.

Under the revised prices, 21-carat gold will cost Tk228,031 per bhori, 18-carat gold Tk195,430 per bhori, while gold under the traditional method has been fixed at Tk160,147 per bhori.

Bajus said the price adjustment was made in view of an increase in the local market price of tejabi gold (pure gold), considering the overall market situation.

The association also noted that a mandatory 5% value-added tax (VAT) imposed by the government and a minimum 6% making charge set by Bajus must be added to the selling price of gold jewellery. However, making charges may vary depending on design and quality.

The last price revision took place on 14 January, when Bajus raised the price of 22-carat gold by Tk2,625 per bhori to Tk234,680, which had been the highest price in the country's history until now.

With the latest adjustment, gold prices have been revised eight times so far in 2026, with six increases and two reductions. In 2025, gold prices were adjusted a total of 93 times, raised on 64 occasions and reduced 29 times.

Alongside gold, silver prices have also been increased.

The price of 22-carat silver has been raised by Tk291 per bhori to Tk 6,240,  the highest level ever recorded in the country.

Under the new rates, 21-carat silver will cost Tk5,949 per bhori, 18-carat silver Tk5,132 per bhori, and silver under the traditional method Tk3,849 per bhori.

So far this year, silver prices have been adjusted five times, with three increases and two reductions.