Dhaka, Tuesday, Apr 21, 2026
The price of gold in Bangladesh has surpassed Tk 2 lakh per bhori (11.664 grams) for the first time, following continued price hikes in September and early October.On Monday night, the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) raised the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 3,150 per bhori, setting it at Tk 2,726 per bhori — the highest in the country’s history.The new price will come into effect from Tuesday.BAJUS said the increase reflects a rise in the value of pure gold in the local market. The association’s Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring recalculated the rates accordingly.The new price includes the mandatory 5 percent VAT set by the government and a 6 percent minimum wage determined by BAJUS. Prices may vary depending on jewellery design and quality.Under the revised rates, gold prices in the country will be:* 22-carat: Tk 2,726 per bhori* 21-carat: Tk 1,91,605 per bhori* 18-carat: Tk 1,64,229 ...
