Gold prices drop by Tk2,158
Bangladesh Jewelers Association (BAJUS) has announced in a statement that gold prices have fallen again in the domestic market, with the reducing rates by Tk2,158 per bhori.
The adjustment was made on Tuesday due to movements in the international market and a decline in the local price of pure gold.
The new rates came into effect from 10am the same day.
According to the latest price list, 22-carat gold is now priced at Tk240,337 per bhori (11.664 grams). Meanwhile, 21-carat gold is selling at Tk229,431 per bhori, 18-carat at Tk196,655, and traditional gold at Tk160,147 per bhori.
Previously, on April 30, Bajus had increased the price of gold, setting the rate for 22-carat gold at Tk242,495 per bhori, said the statement.
According to the price adjustment, so far this year, gold prices have been adjusted 61 times, including 33 increases and 28 decreases. In 2025, there were 93 adjustments, of which 64 were increases and 29 were decreases.
Meanwhile, silver prices remain unchanged. Currently, 22-carat silver is selling at Tk5,482 per bhori, 21-carat at Tk5,190, 18-carat at Tk4,491, and traditional silver at Tk3,383 per bhori.
Silver prices have also seen multiple revisions this year, with 36 adjustments so far-19 increases and 17 decreases. In 2025, silver prices were adjusted 13 times, including 10 increases and three decreases.
Market participants say the short-term drop may create a buying opportunity, particularly for those purchasing gold as jewellery or for long-term savings, as the metal is traditionally considered a “safe haven” asset.
However, analysts caution against assuming the current decline will continue. They note that renewed upward pressure in global markets could quickly push prices higher again.
They also warn of several risks, including ongoing global market volatility, fluctuations in the US dollar exchange rate, and frequent domestic price adjustments, all of which are contributing to uncertainty. As such, investing large sums for short-term gains may be risky.
