The price of gold in Bangladesh local market has been increased by Tk 3,266 per bhori, with the rate of 22-carat gold set at Tk 258,824, the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) said on Saturday.

In a statement, the BAJUS said the new prices were fixed considering the overall market situation, particularly the rise in the price of pure gold (tejabi gold) in the local market. The revised rates will come into effect immediately.

Under the new pricing structure, a bhori (11.664 grams) of 22-carat gold will cost Tk 258,824.

The price of 21-carat gold has been set at Tk 247,102 per bhori, while 18-carat gold will be sold at Tk 211,760 per bhori. Gold of the traditional method has been priced at Tk 173,327 per bhori.

The selling price must include a mandatory 5 percent government VAT and a minimum 6 percent making charge set by BAJUS. However, making charges may vary depending on the design and quality of jewellery.

BAJUS last adjusted gold prices on the morning of February 18, when it raised the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 3,266 to Tk 255,558 per bhori.

So far in 2026, gold prices have been adjusted 31 times in the country — increased on 19 occasions and reduced 12 times.

Meanwhile, silver prices have also been raised. The price of 22-carat silver has gone up by Tk 350 to Tk 6,707 per bhori.

The price of 21-carat silver has been set at Tk 6,415 per bhori, 18-carat silver at Tk 5,482 per bhori, and silver of the traditional method at Tk 4,082 per bhori.

In 2026, silver prices have been adjusted 18 times, including 11 hikes and seven reductions.