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 on Gold 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.
Gold & Silver Price FAQ — Bangladesh
- What is the gold price per gram in Bangladesh today?
- The current gold price per gram in Bangladesh is shown in the gold table above in BDT, sourced from international XAU/USD spot rates converted to local currency.
- Which gold karat is most popular in Bangladesh?
- 22K gold is the most widely traded purity in Bangladesh for jewellery. Prices are typically quoted per bhori (≈ 1 tola = 11.664 g). The price is shown in the table above in BDT per tola.
- How are gold karats calculated?
- Pure gold is 24K. Price per tola of each karat = 24K price × (karat ÷ 24). So 22K gold = 91.7% pure gold.
- What is the silver price per gram in Bangladesh today?
- The current silver Fine 999 price per gram in Bangladesh is shown in the silver section above in BDT, updated daily from live XAG/USD spot rates.
- What is the difference between Fine 999 and Sterling 925 silver?
- Fine 999 silver is 99.9% pure and is the standard for investment bars and bullion. Sterling 925 is 92.5% silver alloyed with copper, widely used for jewelry and silverware.
- What is a tola of gold in Bangladesh?
- A tola is a traditional South Asian unit of mass equal to 11.664 grams. Gold in Bangladesh is widely quoted per tola — prices above show BDT per tola.
- Does the gold price in Bangladesh include taxes?
- Yes — the displayed price includes 5% import duty and 15% VAT, compounded into the final figure shown above.
- What is a bhori (ভরি) in Bangladesh's gold trade?
- A bhori is the traditional Bangladeshi gold unit equal to 11.664 grams, the same weight as a tola in India, Nepal, and Pakistan. All gold prices in Bangladesh are quoted per bhori by jewelers and the official BAJUS rate.
- What is BAJUS and how does it work?
- BAJUS (Bangladesh Jewellers Samity) is the national association of gold and jewelry traders. It publishes an official daily gold rate that member dealers are expected to follow, creating relatively uniform pricing across registered shops.
- Is there a VAT on gold jewelry in Bangladesh?
- Yes. Bangladesh charges 15% VAT on gold jewelry plus a 5% import duty, totaling approximately 20% above international spot. There is no VAT exemption for investment bullion, making Bangladesh's gold taxes among the higher rates in South Asia.