The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) on Tuesday cut the price of gold for the second time in 24 hours, slashing the rate of 22-karat gold by Taka 2,158 per bhori to set the new price at Taka 219,808, inclusive of VAT.

In a notice issued in the morning, BAJUS said the fresh price cut reflects a decline in the price of pure gold in the local market. The revised rates came into effect from 10am on Tuesday.

According to the new pricing, each bhori (11.664 grams) of 21-karat gold will now cost Taka 209,894, while 18-karat gold has been priced at Taka 180,267 per bhori. Traditional gold will sell at Taka 147,316 per bhori.

BAJUS said the new prices will remain in effect until further notice, though making charges will continue to apply depending on jewellery design. Since VAT is already included in the sale price of gold and silver ornaments, jewellers cannot charge VAT separately from customers.

The association's existing rules for ornament exchange and purchase excluding specified VAT, making charges and stone costs will remain unchanged.

The previous price adjustment came on the morning of July 13, when BAJUS cut the rate by Taka 2,216 per bhori, setting 22-karat gold at Taka 221,966 including VAT.

With Tuesday's revision, the price of gold has been adjusted 91 times in the local market so far in 2026 – increased on 44 occasions, decreased on 46, and adjusted once for VAT.

Silver prices, meanwhile, remained unchanged. Each bhori of 22-karat silver is currently selling at Taka 4,607, while 21-karat, 18-karat and traditional silver are priced at Taka 4,374, Taka 3,791 and Taka 2,858 per bhori, respectively.

Silver prices have been adjusted 56 times so far this year, with 28 increases and 28 decreases.