In an unprecedented turn for the local bullion market, gold prices in Bangladesh plummeted by BDT 15,338 per bhori within a single 24-hour window on Thursday.
The massive drop came as the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) issued two consecutive price cuts on the same day, citing a sharp decline in the price of pure gold in the local and international markets.
The first adjustment in the morning slashed the price of 22-carat gold by BDT 7,640.
In a rare move just six hours later, BAJUS issued a second notification cutting the price by another BDT 7,698, bringing the total daily reduction to over BDT 15,000.
Following these immediate adjustments, the new price for 22-carat gold stands at BDT 246,927 per bhori (11.664 grams).
The volatility in 2026 has been significant; so far this year, gold prices have been adjusted 45 times, consisting of 26 hikes and 19 reductions.
The latest domestic crash mirrors a global trend, as the World Gold Council reported a 5.5 percent drop in spot market prices on Thursday.
| Category | Gold Price (per bhori) | Silver Price (per bhori) |
| 22-carat | BDT 246,927 | BDT 5,365 |
| 21-carat | BDT 235,671 | BDT 5,132 |
| 18-carat | BDT 202,020 | BDT 4,432 |
| Traditional | BDT 164,521 | BDT 3,324 |
Silver prices also saw a downward revision, with 22-carat silver dropping by BDT 350 per bhori.
This marks the 29th adjustment for silver in 2026, a year characterized by frequent fluctuations in the precious metals market.
