Dhaka: Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) has announced an increase in gold prices for the second day running, elevating the cost of 22-carat gold by Tk 2,741 per bhori to Tk 2,24,182, inclusive of VAT.

According to United News of Bangladesh, Bajus released a notice on Wednesday morning indicating that the price revision was necessitated by a rise in the local market’s pure gold rates, with the new pricing structure effective from 10am on the same day. Under the updated rates, a bhori (11.664 grams) of 21-carat gold now costs Tk 2,14,093, while 18-carat gold is priced at Tk 1,83,883 per bhori. Traditional gold will be available at Tk 1,50,232 per bhori, as per the notice.

Bajus clarified that these new prices will apply across all jewellery outlets until further notice, though making charges will vary depending on the design of the ornaments. The association emphasized that since VAT is already incorporated into the selling price of gold and silver ornaments, jewellers are prohibited from charging it separately from customers.

Additionally, Bajus stated that its existing policies on the exchange and repurchase of ornaments, excluding specified VAT, making charges, and stone costs, will remain unchanged. The previous price adjustment occurred on the morning of July 21, when Bajus raised the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 1,633 per bhori to Tk 2,21,441, inclusive of VAT.

In the year 2026, gold prices have been revised 93 times in the domestic market, with increases on 45 occasions, decreases on 47, and one adjustment for VAT. Alongside gold, silver prices have also been increased.

The price of 22-carat silver rose by Tk 175 per bhori to Tk 4,782. Similarly, 21-carat silver is now priced at Tk 4,549 per bhori, 18-carat at Tk 3,907, and traditional silver at Tk 2,974 per bhori. Silver prices have been adjusted 57 times this year, with 29 increases and 28 decreases.