Bangladesh gold market
Bangladesh quotes gold per bhori — the local name for the tola, equal to 11.664 grams — with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) publishing official daily rates by carat: 22K, 21K, 18K and traditional-method gold. Rates are revised frequently, sometimes several times a week, and take effect at jewellery shops nationwide from the announced hour. Prices track the international market converted at the taka rate, plus local pure-gold costs.
Jewellery dominates demand: 22-karat pieces are the standard for weddings, Eid and family occasions, and making charges are added on top of the metal rate depending on design. The market runs through jewellers in every city, with Dhaka's major markets setting the tone. Silver is also quoted per bhori by BAJUS with its own revision cycle.
Because BAJUS rates move often and old screenshots circulate on social media, always check the latest dated notice — a rate without a date and carat grade is not reliable.
Revision frequency is a defining feature: BAJUS adjusted gold prices dozens of times in 2026 alone, in both directions, reflecting international volatility and local pure-gold costs. Each notice takes effect from a stated hour and applies at jewellery shops nationwide, which is why the date on any rate screenshot matters more than the number itself.
Taxes and rules
Bangladesh changed its jewellery tax system in 2026: the previous 5 percent VAT on jewellery sales was replaced by a specific tax of Tk2,500 per bhori, and BAJUS began publishing sale prices with that tax already included. Customers cannot be charged VAT separately on top of the posted rate. Making (labour) charges remain separate and vary by design.
This was a genuine regime change — applying the old 5-percent formula to current posted rates would double-count tax. Because BAJUS adjusts the framework periodically, verify the current standing committee notices before treating any quoted figure as final.
For zakat calculators
The bhori is effectively the tola (11.664 grams), so zakat maths is simple: the gold nisab of 87.48 grams equals almost exactly 7.5 bhoris. Multiply bhoris by the current BAJUS per-bhori rate for your carat, add cash and silver at market rates, and compare against the nisab. Note that posted BAJUS rates now include tax — for zakat purposes use the metal value. Many Bangladeshis use the lower silver nisab for mixed wealth.
Try our free zakat calculator with live prices and automatic nisab check. Farmers: also see our ushr calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the gold rate per bhori in Bangladesh today?
BAJUS publishes daily rates per bhori (11.664 grams) by carat — 22K, 21K, 18K and traditional. Rates are revised frequently, so check the latest dated BAJUS notice rather than social media screenshots.
What is a bhori?
A bhori is the Bangladeshi name for the tola, equal to 11.664 grams. It is divided into 16 ana (one ana is 0.729 grams). Gold and silver are both quoted per bhori in Bangladesh.
Is VAT included in the BAJUS gold price?
Yes. Since the 2026 tax change, the previous 5 percent VAT was replaced by a specific tax of Tk2,500 per bhori, and BAJUS publishes rates with tax included. Customers cannot be charged VAT separately; making charges are additional.
How often does BAJUS change gold prices?
Very often — dozens of revisions per year in both directions, sometimes within the same week. Each notice states the effective time, and shops nationwide apply the new rate from that hour.
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