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After three consecutive cuts, gold prices in Bangladesh have increased for the first time in 2026, as the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) announced a fresh hike on Sunday.
In a notification issued at night, BAJUS said the price of 22-carat gold has been raised by Tk 2,216 per bhori (11.664 grams), fixing the new rate at Tk 224,940 per bhori, effective from Monday.
The association said prices were revised considering the increase in the local market price of pure gold (tejabi).
According to the new rates, the price of gold per bhori (11.664 grams) now stands at Tk 224,940 for 22-carat, Tk 214,734 for 21-carat, Tk 184,058 for 18-carat, and Tk 153,323 for traditional gold.
In addition to the selling price, buyers will have to pay the government-mandated 5 percent 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 January 1 this year, when it cut the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 1,458 per bhori to Tk 222,724.
With the latest revision, gold prices have been adjusted twice so far this year—once increased and once reduced.
In 2025, BAJUS revised gold prices a total of 93 times, raising prices on 64 occasions and cutting them 29 times.
Despite the increase in gold prices, silver prices remain unchanged in the local market. Currently, 22-carat silver is selling at Tk 5,540 per bhori, while 21-carat silver costs Tk 5,307, 18-carat Tk 4,549, and traditional silver Tk 3,383 per bhori.