Gold prices in Bangladesh surged again on Friday noon, rising by Tk 6,299 per bhori (11.664 gram), barely hours after a reduction announced on Thursday night, according to the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS).
After six consecutive hikes, BAJUS had lowered the price of gold by Tk 3,149 per bhori on Friday night.
The jewellers' body, however, reversed course on Saturday, setting a new record high for gold prices in the country.
In a media release, BAJUS said the price of 22-carat gold has been increased by Tk 6,299 to Tk 255,617 per bhori, the highest ever in Bangladesh.
The new rate will take effect immediately.
BAJUS said the adjustment was made considering the rise in the local market price of tejabi gold (pure gold) and the overall market situation.
Under the revised rates, the price of 21-carat gold has been fixed at Tk 244,011 per bhori, 18-carat gold at Tk 209,136 per bhori, while gold under the traditional method will sell at Tk 171,869 per bhori.
In addition to the selling price, buyers will have to pay a government-mandated 5 percent VAT and a minimum 6 percent making charge set by BAJUS.
The making charge, however, may vary depending on the design and quality of jewellery.
BAJUS last adjusted gold prices on January 22, when it reduced the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 3,149 per bhori, setting it at Tk 249,318.
With the latest revision, gold prices have been adjusted 12 times in the domestic market so far in 2026-raised nine times and reduced three times.
Despite the hike in gold prices, silver prices remain unchanged in the local market.
The price of 22-carat silver stands at Tk 6,357 per bhori, while 21-carat silver is selling at Tk 6,065 per bhori. Prices for 18-carat and traditional silver remain at Tk 5,190 and Tk 3,907 per bhori respectively. "UNB
