The price of gold in the Bangladesh market has increased today, marking the second consecutive rise after a series of decreases. The Bangladesh Jewellers Samity (BAJU) has adjusted the price in line with the global market where the price of pure gold and silver has increased.
On Monday, the price of 22 carat or good quality gold per bhori increased by Tk 5,482. The new price became effective at 10 AM today.
BAJU officially announced the decision to increase the price of gold and silver this morning. Previously, the price of gold and silver was increased last Saturday.
After Eid-ul-Azha, the price of gold in the domestic market was reduced four times in a row, resulting in an overall decrease of Tk 19,771 per bhori. However, the price increased twice, last Saturday and today, by a total of Tk 12,722.
According to the new price, the price of 22 carat gold per bhori is now Tk 2,30,422; 21 carat gold is Tk 2,19,983; 18 carat gold is Tk 1,88,549; and traditional method gold is Tk 1,53,556.
Meanwhile, the price of 22 carat silver per bhori increased by Tk 233.44, making the price Tk 5,365 per bhori.
The global gold price has increased by 70% in 2025. In January of the current year, the gold price reached an all-time high. However, the gold price did not increase during the Iran-Israel-US war; rather, it decreased. In the last 30 days, the global gold price decreased by $285 per ounce. However, the rate of decrease is slowing down. Today, the gold price increased by $59, leading to an increase in the domestic market as well.
Currently, the global gold price is $4,328 per ounce. Last Saturday, when the price was increased, the global gold price was $4,210 per ounce. Thus, the gold price increased by $118 per ounce. However, at the beginning of the current year, the gold price was above $5,000. In January, the gold price exceeded $5,500, reaching an all-time high.
In Bangladesh, a 5% value-added tax (VAT) is applied on the total sales price of gold and gold jewelry. As a result, the VAT amount per bhori of gold was more than Tk 10,000.
In the proposed budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, to reduce the price of gold jewelry, a VAT of Tk 2,500 per bhori of gold has been determined. Additionally, the source tax on gold jewelry supply may be reduced from 5% to 0.5%.
