Gold prices in Bangladesh have been reduced significantly once more as the country’s jewellery market continues to respond to fluctuations in the international bullion sector. The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) announced a fresh price adjustment, lowering the cost of gold by Tk 6,590 per bhori.
Under the revised pricing structure, the rate of 22-carat gold has been fixed at Tk 234,855 per bhori. The new prices came into effect from 10:00 am on Friday, following an official notification issued earlier in the day.
According to BAJUS, the decision was taken in line with a fall in the price of refined gold in both international and domestic markets. The adjustment reflects ongoing volatility in global commodity trading, particularly in precious metals, where prices have been influenced by currency movements and shifting investor sentiment.
Alongside 22-carat gold, the prices of other categories have also been revised downward, affecting 21-carat, 18-carat, and traditional gold segments in the local market.
Revised Gold Prices (per bhori)
| Purity Level | New Price (Tk) | Previous Price (Tk) | Change (Tk) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 carat | 234,855 | 241,445 | -6,590 |
| 21 carat | 224,182 | 230,481 | -6,299 |
| 18 carat | 192,164 | 197,530 | -5,366 |
| Traditional | 156,473 | 160,905 | -4,432 |
This latest revision follows an earlier adjustment made on 25 March, when gold prices were also reduced by Tk 5,482 per bhori for 22-carat gold. At that time, the price had been set at Tk 241,445.
Market data indicates that gold pricing in Bangladesh has remained highly volatile throughout the year. So far, prices have been adjusted 47 times, with 26 increases and 21 decreases. Analysts note that this pattern reflects persistent instability in global precious metal markets, combined with local demand fluctuations.
Industry observers suggest that several external factors are influencing the current trend, including a stronger US dollar, global economic uncertainty, and shifting investment behaviour in safe-haven assets such as gold. Domestic supply conditions and seasonal demand have also contributed to frequent price revisions.
While gold prices have declined, silver rates in the local market have remained unchanged, showing relative stability compared to gold. The unchanged silver prices continue to provide a contrast to the volatility seen in the gold segment.
Current Silver Prices (per bhori)
| Purity Level | Price (Tk) |
|---|---|
| 22 carat | 5,365 |
| 21 carat | 5,132 |
| 18 carat | 4,432 |
| Traditional | 3,324 |
So far this year, silver prices have been adjusted 29 times, with 16 increases and 13 decreases. Although historically more stable than gold, silver has also experienced increased fluctuations in recent months.
Analysts warn that continued instability in global metals markets could lead to further adjustments in both gold and silver prices in the coming weeks, keeping traders and consumers alert to rapid changes in valuation.