Gold & Silver Price Today in Bangladesh
Live prices per tola in BDT
Live gold and silver prices in Bangladesh in BDT. Gold karats 24/22/21/18/14K and silver purities 999/925/900 — updated daily.
🥇 Gold Price — Bangladesh
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21K Gold — 7-Day Chart (BDT/tola)
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Silver Price Today in Bangladesh
Fine 999, Sterling 925 and Coin 900 silver prices in BDT per tola, ounce and kilo. Updated daily from live XAG/USD rates.
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Fine 999 Silver — 7-Day Chart (BDT/tola)
Gold in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has a significant gold market driven by a Muslim-majority population with strong wedding traditions, a large garment industry workforce with savings needs, and a growing middle class. Gold jewelry is central to Bangladeshi weddings, where the bride's gold set (ornaments) is both a cultural obligation and a financial asset. Prices are quoted in Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) and expressed per bhori (11.664 grams) — the local equivalent of the tola used across South Asia.
Local Market Context
Dhaka's Baitul Mukarram market and Gulshan jewelry area are the main retail hubs. The Bangladesh Jewellers Samity (BAJUS) sets the official daily gold price that member dealers follow, creating price transparency similar to Nepal's FENEGOSIDA system. Bangladesh's large diaspora in the Middle East and UK sends remittances that partially flow into gold purchases. The country's garment export success has created a rising consumer class with growing gold demand.
Taxes & Duties in Bangladesh
Bangladesh applies a 5% customs duty on gold imports and a 15% VAT on jewelry, creating a combined tax burden of approximately 20% above international spot when compounded. Freshgoldprice.com's prices reflect both the 5% duty and 15% VAT. Investment-grade bullion faces the same tax treatment as jewelry — there is no separate bullion VAT exemption in Bangladesh.
Buying Tips for Bangladesh
Buy from BAJUS-registered dealers who display the official daily rate. Verify bhori weight on a certified scale and insist on a karat-stamped receipt. Making charges in Bangladesh are among the most negotiable in the region — bargain firmly for plain designs intended as investment. Avoid gold from unlicensed vendors in informal markets to minimize counterfeit risk.
Gold as an Investment in Bangladesh
For Bangladeshi households, gold jewelry serves as both adornment and savings. BDT depreciation relative to USD over time means gold has generally outperformed bank savings rates for long-term holders. No formal gold ETF market exists in Bangladesh, making physical gold the primary investment vehicle. Small gold coins and bangles are especially valued for their resalability.