Gold price skyrockets to Tk 262,440 per bhori overnight in Bangladesh

 Gold prices in Bangladesh have climbed again within 24 hours, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) announcing a fresh hike on Monday that has pushed prices to a new all-time high.

In a notification issued late night, BAJUS said the price of 22-carat gold has been increased by Tk 5,249 per bhori, fixing the new rate at Tk 262,440, the highest ever in the country’s history.

The jewellers’ body said the decision was taken following an increase in the price of pure gold (tejabi gold) in the local market.

The revised prices will come into effect from Tuesday.

Under the new rates, 21-carat gold will sell at Tk 250,484 per bhori, 18-carat gold at Tk 214,734 per bhori, while gold made under the traditional method has been priced at Tk 176,593 per bhori.

Buyers will have to pay an additional 5 percent VAT set by the government and a minimum 6 percent making charge fixed by BAJUS on the selling price.

However, making charges may vary depending on the design and quality of jewellery.

Earlier, on January 25, BAJUS last adjusted gold prices, raising the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 1,574 to Tk 257,191 per bhori, which was then the highest on record.

With the latest adjustment, gold prices have been revised 14 times so far in 2026 — increased on 11 occasions and reduced three times.

Alongside gold, BAJUS has also raised silver prices. The price of 22-carat silver has been increased by Tk 525 per bhori to Tk 7,757, marking the highest silver price in the country’s history.

According to the new rates, 21-carat silver will sell at Tk 7,407 per bhori, 18-carat silver at Tk 6,357 per bhori, while traditional silver has been priced at Tk 4,782 per bhori.

So far this year, silver prices have been adjusted 11 times in the domestic market, with eight increases and three reductions.