Live Gold Rate in Dhaka — BDT
Rates below load from gold-prices.json (international spot + live FX + Bangladesh retail premium estimate). They refresh in your browser — no fixed build-time price. Not an official BAJUS publication.
| Karat | Per Gram | Per Tola | Per Vori |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K Gold 100.0% pure |
— | — | — |
| 22K Gold 91.7% pure |
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| 21K Gold 87.5% pure |
— | — | — |
| 18K Gold 75.0% pure |
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Confirm the final ticket with your jeweller. Making charges, VAT, and design premiums are shop-specific.
Gold Market in Dhaka
Most cash-and-carry jewellery shopping still happens in Old Dhaka — Baitul Mukarram’s multi-storey gold complexes and the lanes of Tati Bazar — where competition keeps making charges relatively transparent. New Market remains popular for bridal sets, while Gulshan and Banani DCC outlets cater to branded and hallmark-focused buyers who want itemised invoices. Compare at least two shops on the same karat and weight before you commit; the metal rate should match the national benchmark, so the real negotiation is on making charge and wastage.
Key markets: Baitul Mukarram, Tati Bazar, New Market, Gulshan DCC.
What Drives Gold Demand in Dhaka
Wedding seasons, Eid jewellery gifting, and year-round remittance-funded purchases keep Dhaka’s physical demand high. When the USD/BDT rate jumps, capital jewellers often reprice within hours — which is why checking a live Dhaka gold rate before you leave home matters more than relying on yesterday’s newspaper figure.
How Locals Quote Gold in Dhaka
In Dhaka, jewellers quote freely in both vori (11.664 g) and gram. Bridal sets are still sold by vori; lighter fashion pieces and investment bars are more often gram-based. Always convert to the same unit when comparing quotes.
Buying Tips for Dhaka
- Ask for a written breakup: metal weight × rate, making charge, and VAT — not a single lump sum.
- Prefer 916 (22K) hallmark stamps on jewellery; keep the invoice for resale.
- For investment, compare 24K bars/coins against jewellery — making charges on ornaments are rarely recovered.
- Confirm today’s BAJUS-style reference before visiting Baitul Mukarram during peak wedding months.
Tools & Related Pages
Value any weight with the Bangladesh gold price calculator, compare the full Bangladesh gold price page, read 1 vori gold price today, or track trends on gold price history.