Gold price jumps by Tk6,299 per bhori in Bangladesh after brief cut
With the latest revision, gold prices have been adjusted 12 times so far in 2026: raised nine times and reduced three times.
Gold prices in Bangladesh surged again this noon (23 January), rising by Tk6,299 per bhori (11.664 gram), barely hours after a reduction announced last night, according to the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus).
After six consecutive hikes, Bajus had lowered the price of gold by Tk3,149 per bhori last night.
The jewellers' body, however, reversed course today, setting a new record high for gold prices in the country.
In a media release, Bajus said the price of 22-carat gold has been increased by Tk6,299 to Tk2,55,617 per bhori, the highest ever in Bangladesh.
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The new rate will take effect immediately.
Bajus said the adjustment has been made considering the rise in the local market price of tejabi gold (pure gold) and the overall market situation.
Under the revised rates, the price of 21-carat gold has been fixed at Tk2,44,011 per bhori, 18-carat gold at Tk2,09,136 per bhori, while gold under the traditional method will sell at Tk1,71,869 per bhori.
In addition to the selling price, buyers will have to pay a government-mandated 5% VAT and a minimum 6% making charge set by Bajus.
The making charge, however, may vary depending on the design and quality of jewellery.
Bajus had previously adjusted gold prices yesterday, when it reduced the price of 22-carat gold by Tk3,149 per bhori, setting it at Tk2,49,318.
With the latest revision, gold prices have been adjusted 12 times in the domestic market so far in 2026: raised nine times and reduced three times.
Despite the hike in gold prices, silver prices remain unchanged in the local market.
The price of 22-carat silver stands at Tk6,357 per bhori, while 21-carat silver is selling at Tk6,065 per bhori. Prices for 18-carat and traditional silver remain at Tk5,190 and Tk3,907 per bhori, respectively.
