Gold prices surpass Tk 1.49 lakh per bhori

The price of gold has surged once again in the country’s market, reaching an all-time high. The cost of a 22-carat of the best-quality gold per bhori (11.664 grams) has risen by Tk 2,994 to Tk 1,49,812—a historic peak never before seen in Bangladesh.  

This increase follows a rise in the price of pure gold in the local market. The Bangladesh Jewellers’ Association (BAJUS) announced that the new prices will take effect from Tuesday, February 11.  

This marks the sixth price hike in recent weeks, with previous increases on February 2, 6, and January 16, 23, and 30. 

The latest adjustment comes just five days after the last increase. The decision was made during a meeting of the BAJUS Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring on Monday (February 10). 

A notification signed by the committee’s chairman, Masudur Rahman, confirmed the changes.  

New gold prices:

22-carat gold: Increased by Tk 1,994 to Tk 1,49,812 per bhori (previously Tk 1,47,818).  

21-carat gold: Increased by Tk 1,902 to Tk 1,43,001 per bhori.  

18-carat gold: Increased by Tk 1,633 to Tk 1,22,577 per bhori.  

Traditional gold: Increased by Tk 1,388 to Tk 1,917 per bhori (crossing the Tk 1 lakh mark for the first time).  

Earlier, on February 6, the price of 22-carat gold was raised by Tk 2,928 to Tk 1,47,818, while 21-carat gold increased by Tk 2,799 to Tk 1,41,099. Similarly, 18-carat gold rose by Tk 2,403 to Tk 1,20,944, and traditional gold by Tk 2,053 to Tk 99,529. These rates remained in effect until Monday.  

In contrast, the price of silver remains unchanged. Current rates are:  

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.  

The consistent rise in gold prices reflects growing market volatility and increasing demand, while silver prices remain stable.