Guides
Short, plain-language guides to buying gold and silver in Bangladesh — purity, weights, making charges, and how prices are set.
1. How to check gold purity before you buy
Purity is measured in karats. Pure gold is 24K; jewellery is usually 22K, 21K or 18K because pure gold is too soft for everyday wear. Look for a hallmark or stamp on the piece — 22K is often stamped 916, meaning 916 parts gold in 1,000. Buy from a shop you trust, ask for a written receipt that states the weight, karat and making charge, and ask the shop to test the piece in front of you if you are unsure. A magnet test alone does not prove purity, and a very low price for a high karat is a warning sign.
2. Bhori to gram, explained simply
In Bangladesh, gold is usually priced per bhori (also spelled vori). One bhori equals 11.664 grams, and it divides into 16 ana, so one ana is 0.729 grams. To turn a per-bhori price into a per-gram price, divide by 11.664. For example, 22K gold at ৳220,858 per bhori works out to about ৳18,935 per gram, and about ৳13,804 per ana. Try it yourself with the weight converter on the Calculator page.
3. Making charge explained — what you actually pay over the gold price
The making charge is what the shop adds for turning raw gold into a finished piece — the labour, design and finishing work. It is usually charged as a percentage of the gold price or as a fixed amount per gram, and it varies with how detailed the design is. As an example, a 22K piece worth ৳220,858 in gold with a 10% making charge adds ৳22,086, giving an estimated total of ৳242,944 before any VAT. Always ask for the making charge to be shown separately on your receipt, and use the price calculator to check the total before you pay.
4. How gold prices are set in Bangladesh
Local gold prices follow the world market price for gold, the exchange rate of the taka against the US dollar, and the costs of importing and refining the metal. When the world price rises or the taka weakens, local prices usually rise too. Jewellers then set their selling prices from the day's market level, adding making charges and VAT on top. That is why prices can move from day to day — and why the price archive records each change instead of showing a single fixed price.
5. Dubai gold price vs Bangladesh gold price — why they differ
Gold in Dubai is often cheaper than in Bangladesh, and the gap comes down to taxes and costs. Dubai charges little or no tax on gold, while Bangladesh adds import duty, VAT and other costs before the gold reaches a shop. Currency rates and transport add to the difference as well. So a piece bought in Dubai may cost less than the same weight at home — but remember to check the purity, the making charge, and any duty you may owe on bringing it back. Compare the figures on the gold price page to see the international comparison.
6. Gold vs silver for savings — which suits you?
Gold holds its value well over long periods and is easy to resell, but it costs a lot per bhori, so it suits larger savings. Silver is far cheaper per bhori — 22K silver is ৳3,849 per bhori against ৳220,858 for 22K gold — so it suits smaller, regular savings, though its price can swing more sharply. Many savers hold a little of both. Whatever you choose, buy only what you can afford, keep your receipts, and try the savings calculator to plan a regular monthly amount.