Bangladesh Gold Prices Surge: BAJUS Announces New Rates Starting September 19

The Bangladesh Jewelers Association (BAJUS) announced an increase in gold prices in the local bullion market through a notice on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The new prices will take effect starting from that date. According to the announcement, the price of 22-carat gold per bhori has been increased by 1,691 taka, from the previous price of 2,32,930 taka to the new price of 2,34,621 taka.

The price of 21-carat gold per bhori has also seen an increase, rising by 1,574 taka, from the previous price of 2,22,491 taka to the new price of 2,24,065 taka. Similarly, 18-carat gold and traditional (Sonaton) gold prices have increased by 1,341 taka and 1,108 taka respectively.

Buyers must pay more than the set price when purchasing gold jewelry due to a 5% VAT being added to the fixed price for selling gold ornaments. A minimum making charge of BDT 3,500 per 'bhori' is also applied.