Bangladesh Gold Prices Soar as BAJUS Announces New Rates

The Bangladesh Jewelers Association (BAJUS) announced an increase in gold prices in the local bullion market on July 31, 2026. The new prices will take effect starting from that day. According to the announcement, the price of 22-carat gold per bhori has been increased by 2,216 taka, from the previous price of 2,20,858 taka to the new price of 2,23,074 taka.

The price of 21-carat gold per bhori has been increased by 2,100 taka, from the previous price of 2,10,943 taka to the new price of 2,13,043 taka. Similarly, the price of 18-carat gold per bhori has been increased by 1,750 taka, from the previous price of 1,81,200 taka to the new price of 1,82,950 taka.

Traditional (Sonaton) gold per bhori has also seen an increase, with a rise of 1,458 taka, from the previous price of 1,48,016 taka to the new price of 1,49,474 taka. Buyers must pay more than the set price when purchasing gold jewelry, as a 5% VAT is added to the fixed price for selling gold ornaments.