Gold Prices Surge to Record High

Gold prices in Bangladesh have witnessed another sharp increase, with the price per bhori rising by up to Tk 7,348, setting a new record in the domestic market. The revised rates came into effect at 10:15 am today, signalling a continuation of the upward trend that has persisted over the past several years.

The Bangladesh Jewellers’ Association (BJA) formally announced the new prices at 10:26 am, unusually in the morning rather than the customary evening bulletin. This follows yesterday’s increment of Tk 5,249 per bhori, which had already raised the price of high-quality gold to Tk 262,440 per bhori.

The recent surge forms part of a broader trend of accelerating gold prices both domestically and internationally since the COVID-19 pandemic. In the past five years, gold has seen remarkable gains:

On 21 July 2023, the price of one bhori of gold first reached Tk 100,000.

By February 2025, it had crossed Tk 150,000,

In October 2025, it touched the Tk 200,000 milestone,

And just last Thursday, prices surpassed Tk 250,000.

Following today’s increase, the price of 22-carat high-quality gold now stands at Tk 269,788 per bhori, the highest in Bangladesh’s history. Prices for 21-carat, 18-carat, and traditional gold have also risen in tandem.

According to the BJA, the hike primarily reflects the surge in global gold prices, although local market conditions for pure gold (tejabi sona) also contributed. At the time of reporting, gold on the international market had risen by $162 per ounce, reaching $5,254 per ounce.

The following table summarises recent price movements for 22-carat gold:

Market analysts suggest that the upward trend is likely to continue in the near term, as global demand remains strong and supply constraints persist. Investors and consumers are closely monitoring both international market fluctuations and domestic adjustments by jewellers to anticipate further shifts in pricing.