Gold Prices Hit New High in Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association raised the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 1,691 per bhori. The new rate stands at Tk 2,34,621 including VAT. This marks another increase in the local market.

The adjustment took effect at 10am on Saturday. The association cited rising costs for pure gold as the primary reason. The new rates apply to all retail jewellery sales immediately.

New rates for lower purities

Prices for other gold purities were also revised. One bhori of 21-carat gold now costs Tk 2,24,065. The price for 18-carat gold is set at Tk 1,92,398.

Traditional-method gold was priced at Tk 1,57,172 per bhori. Jewellers must include VAT in the final selling price. They cannot collect the tax separately from customers.

Frequent adjustments in 2026

Gold prices have been adjusted 116 times since the start of 2026. Prices rose on 58 occasions and fell on 57. One adjustment involved a change in the VAT rate.

The last price change occurred on September 12. That move added Tk 1,050 to the 22-carat rate. The current increase follows that previous adjustment.

Silver prices also increase

Silver prices rose alongside gold. The cost of 22-carat silver increased by Tk 116 per bhori. The new rate is Tk 5,132 including VAT.

21-carat silver is now priced at Tk 4,957 per bhori. The 18-carat rate stands at Tk 4,257. Traditional-method silver costs Tk 3,208 per bhori.

Silver prices have been adjusted 70 times in 2026. Increases occurred on 36 occasions. Decreases happened on the remaining 34 occasions. Source data from GN auto markets and commodities confirms these figures.