Dhaka: The Bangladesh Jeweller's Association (BAJUS) has cut gold prices again, reducing the rate of 22-carat gold by Tk 2,158 per bhori to Tk 2,31,880, including VAT.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the new prices came into effect at 10:00 am on Friday, as announced in a notice issued by the association. BAJUS stated that the latest adjustment was made in response to a decline in the price of pure gold (tejabi gold) in the local market.
Under the revised rates, a bhori (11.664 grams) of 21-carat gold will now cost Tk 2,21,441, 18-carat gold Tk 1,90,123, and traditional gold Tk 1,55,306, all inclusive of VAT. The association emphasized that these new rates will remain effective until further notice, with making charges varying depending on the design of the jewellery.
The association also clarified that as VAT is already included in the sale prices of gold and silver ornaments, it cannot be collected separately from customers. Additionally, existing rules for the exchange and purchase of ornaments will remain unchanged, apart from applicable VAT, making charges, and stone costs.
BAJUS last adjusted gold prices on September 9, cutting the rate by Tk 1,108 per bhori and setting the price of 22-carat gold at Tk 2,34,038. So far this year, gold prices have been adjusted 114 times in the local market, with increases 56 times, decreases 57 times, and one revision for VAT.
Silver prices have also seen a reduction, with the rate of 22-carat silver decreased by Tk 116 per bhori to Tk 5,016, including VAT. The price of 21-carat silver was set at Tk 4,782, 18-carat at Tk 4,082, and traditional silver at Tk 3,091 per bhori. Silver prices have been adjusted 69 times so far this year, compared with 13 adjustments in 2025, when prices were increased 10 times and decreased only three times.