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flag Bangladesh's gold price hit a record Tk238,879 per bhori on Jan. 19, 2026, due to rising global and local demand amid geopolitical tensions.

flag Gold prices in Bangladesh hit a record high of Tk238,879 per bhori for 22-carat gold on January 19, 2026, marking the eighth adjustment of the year and surpassing the previous peak set just days earlier. flag The increase, driven by rising local and global gold rates, follows heightened demand amid geopolitical tensions and trade war fears. flag Prices for 21-carat and 18-carat gold, as well as silver, also rose, with 22-carat silver reaching a record Tk6,240 per bhori. flag The Bangladesh Jewellers Association cited market dynamics and supply-demand conditions for the hike, which includes a 5% VAT and 6% making charge. flag Despite record prices, the country has recorded zero gold imports, raising concerns over availability. flag Global gold prices stabilized below $4,600 per ounce as investors took profits.

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