Biz-Econ

Gold prices rise by Tk 3,442 per bhori

Gold prices in Bangladesh have surged once more, with the highest-quality 22-carat gold climbing by Tk 3,442 per bhori (11.664 grams), pushing its new benchmark to Tk 2,15,597 per bhori, effective Sunday, December 14.

The latest revision – approved by the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring – follows a sharp uptick in pere gold prices on the domestic market. 

The decision was formalised during a committee meeting on Saturday and announced in a notice signed by chairman Masudur Rahman.

This marks the second price hike in just 48 hours. 

On December 12, BAJUS had already raised 22-carat gold by Tk 1,050 per bhori. 

Combined, these adjustments represent a total increase of Tk 4,492 per bhori in less than two days – a move that reflects mounting pressure from global and local bullion markets.

Tiered increases across gold categories

The revised pricing structure applies across multiple gold purities:

21-carat gold: Up by Tk 3,301 to Tk 2,05,800 per bhori

18-carat gold: Up by Tk 2,823 to Tk 1,76,395 per bhori

Traditional (handcrafted) gold: Up by Tk 2,414 to Tk 146,838 per bhori

In contrast, silver prices have remained stable. The association maintained silver rates unchanged across all categories:

22-carat silver: Tk 4,246 per bhori

21-carat silver: Tk 4,047 per bhori

18-carat silver: Tk 3,476 per bhori

Traditional silver: Tk 2,601 per bhori

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