Gold prices rise again by Tk3,266 per bhori in Bangladesh
In a statement issued in the morning, Bajus said the new price has been set at Tk2,44,711 per bhori (11.664 grams) of 22-carat gold, effective immediately
Gold prices in Bangladesh rose sharply today (31 March) with the price of 22-carat gold increasing by Tk3,266 per bhori, according to the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus).
In a statement issued in the morning, Bajus said the new price has been set at Tk2,44,711 per bhori (11.664 grams) of 22-carat gold, effective immediately.
The association attributed the latest hike to a rise in the price of pure gold (tejabi gold) in the local market, prompting an adjustment in overall pricing.
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Under the revised rates, 21-carat gold will cost Tk2,33,572 per bhori, while 18-carat gold has been priced at Tk2,00,213 per bhori.
The price of gold produced through traditional methods has been set at Tk1,63,063 per bhori.
Previously, on March 28, Bajus had increased the price of 22-carat gold by Tk4,433 per bhori, setting it at Tk2,41,445.
So far in 2026, gold prices have been adjusted 50 times in the country raised on 29 occasions and reduced 21 times.
Alongside gold, silver prices have also been increased.
The price of 22-carat silver has gone up by Tk 350 per bhori to Tk5,715.
The new rates for silver stand at Tk5,424 per bhori for 21-carat, Tk4,666 for 18-carat, and Tk3,499 for traditional silver.
In 2026, silver prices have been revised 30 times so far, with 17 increases and 13 decreases.
