Gold prices dropped sharply in the domestic market after six consecutive hikes, bringing relief to buyers.
Bangladesh Jewellers Association announced on Wednesday morning that it has reduced the price of 22-carat gold by Tk9,214 per bhori, setting the new rate at Tk268,214.
The association said the revised price took effect from 10am on Wednesday.
In a statement, it said the price of pure gold declined in the local market. It reviewed the overall market situation and fixed the new rates accordingly.
Under the new pricing structure, 21-carat gold now costs Tk 256,025 per bhori while 18-carat gold is priced at Tk 219,258 per bhori.
The price of traditional-method gold has been set at Tk 179,159 per bhori.
The last adjustment was made on March 3, when BAJUS increased the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 3,324 per bhori to Tk 277,428.
So far in 2026, gold prices have been adjusted 37 times in the domestic market, with rates increased 24 times and reduced 13 times.
Alongside gold, silver prices have also been reduced.
The price of 22-carat silver has been cut by Tk 641 per bhori to Tk 6,532.
The price of 21-carat silver now stands at Tk 6,240 per bhori, 18-carat silver at Tk 5,365 per bhori, and traditional-method silver at Tk 4,024 per bhori.
In 2026, silver prices have been adjusted 22 times so far, including 14 increases and eight reductions.
Bd-pratidin English/ ANI
