Gold prices in Bangladesh have soared to a historic high, with the price of one bhori (11.664 grams) of 22-carat gold reaching Tk 1,51,282 after a Tk 1,470 increase.
This marks the first time in the country’s history that gold prices have crossed the Tk 1.5 lakh per bhori threshold.
The Bangladesh Jewellers’ Association (BAJUS) announced that the new prices will take effect from Tuesday (February 18), attributing the hike to rising prices of pure gold in the local market.
This is the seventh consecutive price increase in recent weeks, following previous hikes on February 2, 6, and 11, as well as January 16, 23, and 30. The decision was made during a meeting of the BAJUS Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring on Monday (February 17), as confirmed by a notification signed by committee chairman Masudur Rahman.
Updated Gold Prices:
22-carat gold: Increased by Tk 1,470 to Tk 1,51,282 per bhori.
21-carat gold: Increased by Tk 1,399 to Tk 1,44,400 per bhori.
18-carat gold: Increased by Tk 1,190 to Tk 1,23,767 per bhori.
Traditional gold: Increased by Tk 1,150 to Tk 1,19,932 per bhori.
Earlier, on February 11, the price of 22-carat gold had risen by Tk 1,994 to Tk 1,49,812 per bhori, while 21-carat gold increased by Tk 1,902 to Tk 1,43,001 per bhori.
Similarly, 18-carat gold rose by Tk 1,633 to Tk 1,22,577 per bhori, and traditional gold by Tk 1,388 to Tk 1,917 per bhori. These rates remained in effect until Monday.
In contrast, the price of silver remains unchanged:
22-carat silver: Tk 2,578 per bhori.
21-carat silver: Tk 2,449 per bhori.
18-carat silver: Tk 2,111 per bhori.
Traditional silver: Tk 1,586 per bhori.