Dhaka, Feb 03 (V7N) — After three consecutive reductions, the Bangladesh Jewelers Association (BAJUS) has once again increased gold prices in the domestic market, citing a rise in the price of pure gold locally.

According to a notification issued by BAJUS on Tuesday morning (February 3), the price of 22-carat gold has been increased by Tk 5,424 per bhori, setting the new price at Tk 2,51,184 per bhori (11.664 grams). The revised prices will take effect from 10:30 am today.

The notification stated that the adjustment was made after reviewing the overall market situation following an increase in the price of pure gold in the local market.

Under the new rates:

  • 22-carat gold: Tk 2,51,184 per bhori

  • 21-carat gold: Tk 2,39,754 per bhori

  • 18-carat gold: Tk 2,05,520 per bhori

  • Traditional gold: Tk 1,68,195 per bhori

BAJUS also noted that the government-imposed 5 percent VAT and BAJUS-fixed minimum making charge of 6 percent must be added to the selling price. However, making charges may vary depending on the design and quality of the jewellery.

Previously, BAJUS had reduced gold prices on the afternoon of February 2, cutting the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 5,424 per bhori to Tk 2,45,760, effective from 3:45 pm that day.

At that time:

  • 21-carat gold was priced at Tk 2,34,563 per bhori

  • 18-carat gold at Tk 2,18,187 per bhori

  • Traditional gold at Tk 1,64,523 per bhori

With the latest adjustment, gold prices in the domestic market have been revised 23 times so far this year—15 increases and 8 reductions. In 2025, gold prices were adjusted a total of 93 times, including 64 hikes and 29 cuts.

Despite the rise in gold prices, silver prices remained unchanged in the domestic market.

Currently, silver is being sold at:

  • 22-carat silver: Tk 6,357 per bhori

  • 21-carat silver: Tk 6,065 per bhori

  • 18-carat silver: Tk 5,202 per bhori

  • Traditional silver: Tk 3,907 per bhori

So far this year, silver prices have been adjusted 15 times, with 9 increases and 6 reductions. In 2025, silver prices were revised 13 times, increasing 10 times and decreasing 3 times.

END/SMA/AJ