Gold prices drop by Tk12,014 per bhori in Bangladesh

Gold prices in Bangladesh have been cut twice in a single day by a total of Tk12,014 per bhori, with the new rates taking effect immediately, the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) said yesterday.

In a morning notice, Bajus announced a reduction of Tk6,590 per bhori, revising the price of 22-carat hallmark gold to Tk2,51,184. The new rate took effect at 10:45am following a decline in the local price of pure gold (tejabi).

Later the same day, at around 3:00pm, Bajus issued another notice, cutting prices further by Tk5,424. 

Under the latest revision, the price of a bhori (11.664 grams) of 22-carat gold now stands at Tk245,760, effective immediately. 

Bajus said the second adjustment was also prompted by a continued fall in local pure gold prices.

Under the latest revised rates, 21-carat gold will sell at Tk234,563 per bhori, 18-carat gold at Tk201,087, and traditional method gold at Tk164,523.

In addition to the selling price, buyers will have to pay a mandatory 5% government VAT and a minimum 6% wage set by Bajus. The making charge, however, may vary depending on the design and quality of jewellery.

Bajus last adjusted gold prices on the night of 1 February, when it reduced the price of 22-carat gold by Tk1,925 per bhori to Tk2,57,774.

So far in 2026, gold prices have been adjusted 22 times in the local market: raised on 14 occasions and reduced seven times.

Silver prices have been adjusted 15 times so far this year, with increases on nine occasions and reductions on five.