Dhaka, Friday, Jan 16, 2026
After four consecutive cuts that brought gold prices below Tk 2 lakh per bhori, the price of the precious metal has surged once again—rising by Tk 8,900 per bhori—to cross the Tk 2 lakh mark in the local market.The Bangladesh Jewellers’ Association (BAJUS) announced in a statement on Wednesday night that the new rates will take effect from Thursday.According to BAJUS, the price of 22-carat gold has been set at Tk 2,02,709 per bhori (11.664 grams). The prices for other categories have also been adjusted: Tk 1,93,506 for 21-carat, Tk 1,65,862 for 18-carat, and Tk 1,37,845 per bhori for traditional gold.The organization said the increase was due to a rise in the price of pure (tejabi) gold in the local market. Considering the overall situation, the new prices were determined accordingly.BAJUS also noted that a 5% government VAT and a minimum 6% making charge must be added to the selling ...
