The Bangladesh Jewelers Association (BAJUS) has decided to further increase the price of gold in the country's market. This time, the organization has increased the price of a 22-carat gold bhori by Tk 5,482 to Tk 2,29,664 including VAT.
Bajus announced this in a press release on Thursday (November 5) morning. The new price will be effective from 10 am today. The press release said that the price of pure gold in the local market has increased. As a result, the new price of gold including VAT has been determined considering the overall situation. According to the new price, the price of 22-carat gold per bhori (11.664 grams) including VAT in the domestic market will be 229,664 taka. In addition, the price of 21-carat gold per bhori has been fixed at 219,342 taka, 188,374 taka and 153,848 taka per bhori of traditional gold. Bajus said that the wages are applicable according to the design of the jewelry. Since VAT is attached to the selling price of gold and silver jewelry, VAT cannot be collected separately from customers. Excluding wages and stones, 12 percent will be deducted in the case of jewelry exchange and 18 percent in the case of purchase. VAT cannot be deducted separately in the case of exchange and purchase. This selling price will remain effective in all jewelry establishments until further decision. Earlier, the Bangladesh Jewelers Association last adjusted the price of gold on the morning of November 4. On that day, the price of a 22-carat gold bhori was increased by Tk 3,324, including VAT, to Tk 224,182. In addition, the price of gold per 21-carat bori is set at 214,092 taka, per 18-carat bori at 183,882 taka, and per 150,232 taka according to the traditional method. In this regard, the price of gold has been adjusted 133 times in the domestic market so far this year. Where the price has been increased 65 times, reduced 67 times and VAT has been adjusted 1 time. And in 2025, the price of gold was adjusted a total of 93 times in the domestic market; where the price was increased 64 times and reduced 29 times. Despite the increase in gold prices, the price of silver in the domestic market has remained unchanged. Currently, 22-carat silver is being sold at Tk 3,499 per baht, including VAT. In addition, 21-carat silver is being sold at Tk 3,383 per baht, 18-carat silver at Tk 2,916 per baht, and traditional silver is being sold at Tk 2,216 per baht. In this regard, the price of silver has been adjusted 78 times in the domestic market so far this year. Where the price has been increased 36 times; the remaining 42 points have been reduced. And in 2025, the price of silver was adjusted a total of 13 times in the domestic market. Of which, it increased 10 times, and decreased only 3 times.
