Gold Price in Bangladesh Today
Live gold rates in BDT — updated hourly from international spot price (XAU/USD).
1 Troy Oz = ৫,৫৫,২১২.১৭৳ · 1 Gram = ১৭,৮৫০.৪৬৳ · 1 Tola = ২,০৮,১৯১.২৪৳
| Karat / Unit | Price (BDT) |
|---|---|
| 24K per Troy Oz | ৫,৫৫,২১২.১৭৳ |
| 24K per Gram | ১৭,৮৫০.৪৬৳ |
| 24K per Tola | ২,০৮,১৯১.২৪৳ |
| 24K per Kg | ১,৭৮,৫০,৪৫৯.৮৩৳ |
| 22K per Troy Oz | ৫,০৮,৯৪৪.৪৯৳ |
| 22K per Gram | ১৬,৩৬২.৯২৳ |
| 22K per Tola | ১,৯০,৮৪১.৯৭৳ |
| 21K per Gram | ১৫,৬১৯.১৫৳ |
| 18K per Gram | ১৩,৩৮৭.৮৪৳ |
About Gold Prices in Bangladesh
Gold is one of the most widely traded commodities in the world, and its price is determined by international markets. The gold spot price is quoted in USD per troy ounce (XAU/USD) and serves as the global benchmark for gold valuation. In Bangladesh, the gold price in BDT is derived by converting the international spot price using the current USD to BDT exchange rate.
Several factors influence the price of gold in Bangladesh. Global factors include central bank monetary policies, inflation expectations, geopolitical tensions, and overall investor sentiment toward safe-haven assets. Locally, the strength of the BDT against the US dollar plays a critical role — when the BDT weakens, gold becomes more expensive in local terms even if the international spot price remains unchanged.
Gold purity is measured in karats. 24 karat (24K) gold is 99.9% pure and is the standard for investment-grade gold bars and coins. 22 karat (22K) gold contains 91.67% gold and is the most popular choice for traditional jewellery, especially in South Asia and the Middle East. 18 karat (18K) gold contains 75% gold and is favoured for fine jewellery due to its balance of durability and aesthetic appeal.
In Bangladesh, gold is traditionally weighed in tola, a unit of measurement equal to 11.6638 grams. This unit has been used across South Asia for centuries and remains the primary unit for gold trading in local markets and jewellery shops. International markets use the troy ounce (31.1035 grams) as the standard unit, while grams and kilograms are also commonly used for larger transactions.
Retail gold prices in Bangladesh typically differ from the international spot price shown on this page. Local jewellers and dealers add premiums that cover import duties, government taxes, making charges for jewellery, and their profit margin. The spread between spot and retail can vary by 3–10% depending on market conditions and product type. For the most accurate local pricing, contact authorised dealers directly while using the international spot rate as a reference benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the gold price in Bangladesh today?
The gold price in Bangladesh today is ৫,৫৫,২১২.১৭৳ per troy ounce for 24K pure gold. Per gram, 24K gold costs ১৭,৮৫০.৪৬৳, and per tola it is ২,০৮,১৯১.২৪৳. These prices are derived from the international XAU/USD spot price and converted to BDT using live exchange rates.
How much is 1 tola of gold in BDT?
1 tola of 24K gold in Bangladesh is currently ২,০৮,১৯১.২৪৳. For 22K gold, 1 tola costs ১,৯০,৮৪১.৯৭৳. One tola equals 11.6638 grams and is a traditional unit of weight widely used for gold trading in South Asia.
What is the difference between 24K, 22K, and 18K gold?
24 karat (24K) gold is 99.9% pure gold and commands the highest price. It is the standard for investment-grade gold bars and coins. 22 karat (22K) gold contains 91.67% gold mixed with other metals for added durability, making it the most popular choice for traditional jewellery in South Asia and the Middle East. 18 karat (18K) gold contains 75% gold and is favoured for fine jewellery worldwide due to its strength and relatively lower cost.
Why does the gold price in Bangladesh differ from the international price?
The gold price in Bangladesh can differ from the international spot price due to several factors: fluctuations in the USD to BDT exchange rate, local import duties and government taxes, dealer premiums, making charges for jewellery, and supply-demand dynamics in the domestic market. The prices on this page are calculated from the international spot rate and may not reflect retail prices at local jewellers.
How often are gold prices updated on this page?
Gold prices on this page are updated every hour from the international spot market (XAU/USD). The spot price is sourced from major financial data providers and converted to local currencies using live exchange rates. For the most accurate retail pricing, we recommend checking with local gold dealers or bullion shops.