Gold Price History in Bangladesh: Historical Chart, Rate Archive & Date Lookup
Over the past two decades in Bangladesh, gold has experienced extraordinary capital appreciation. From roughly ৳16,000 to ৳22,500 per vori in 2007, official 22K benchmark gold surpassed ৳230,000 per vori in late 2026. Driven by domestic currency depreciation, global safe haven accumulation by central banks, and persistent inflation, physical bullion in Bangladesh has delivered an annualized compound growth rate (CAGR) between 11% and 13.5%. This terminal provides dynamic multi-timeframe charts, a decadal price evolution archive, and an independent calendar date lookup to calculate historic returns against today's live rates.
Direct Answer (Historical Trend & Return Summary):
Over the past two decades in Bangladesh, gold has experienced extraordinary capital appreciation. From roughly ৳16,000 to ৳22,500 per vori in 2007, official 22K benchmark gold surpassed ৳230,000 per vori in late 2026. Driven by domestic currency depreciation, global safe haven accumulation by central banks, and persistent inflation, physical bullion in Bangladesh has delivered an annualized compound growth rate (CAGR) between 11% and 13.5%. This terminal provides dynamic multi-timeframe charts, a decadal price evolution archive, and an independent calendar date lookup to calculate historic returns against today's live rates.
Interactive Gold Price Trend Chart
Select time range & karat to inspect price shifts📅 Lookup Gold Rate by Specific Date
Select any past calendar date from 2007 to present to view the verified BAJUS benchmark rate for all karats per vori and gram, alongside comparison to today's rates.
Select Date (Interactive Calendar)
Browse months & years, click any date to view rate22K Historical Appreciation: +0.0%
22K gold traded at ৳2,17,592/vori on this date. Comparing to today's ৳2,17,592/vori, the price changed by ৳0.
| Karat & Purity | That Day Vori | That Day Gram | Today's Rate | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ২৪ ক্যারেট (৯৯.৯%) | ৳2,37,390 | ৳20,352 | ৳2,37,390 | +৳0 |
| ২২ ক্যারেট (৯১.৬%) ★ | ৳2,17,592 | ৳18,655 | ৳2,17,592 | +৳0 |
| ২১ ক্যারেট (৮৭.৫%) | ৳2,07,794 | ৳17,815 | ৳2,07,794 | +৳0 |
| ১৮ ক্যারেট (৭৫.০%) | ৳1,78,459 | ৳15,300 | ৳1,78,459 | +৳0 |
| সনাতন সোনা | ৳1,45,800 | ৳12,500 | ৳1,45,800 | +৳0 |
| ২২ ক্যারেট রূপা | ৳3,499 | ৳300 | ৳3,499 | +৳0 |
Historic Gold Price Milestones in BD (1971-2026)
Decadal evolution of gold rates in Bangladesh| Year / Period | Price Per Vori | Per Gram | Historical Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| ১৯৭১ (স্বাধীনতার পর) | ৳160 | ৳14 | Post-Independence Base |
| ১৯৭৫ | ৳600 | ৳51 | First 600 BDT Mark |
| ১৯৮৫ | ৳2,500 | ৳214 | Gulf Remittance Influx |
| ১৯৯৫ | ৳4,500 | ৳386 | Stable Growth Phase |
| ২০০০ | ৳6,300 | ৳540 | Millennium Benchmark |
| ২০১০ | ৳32,000 | ৳2,743 | Global Financial Crisis |
| ২০১৫ | ৳44,000 | ৳3,772 | Hallmark Standards Enforced |
| ২০২০ (করোনা) | ৳77,216 | ৳6,620 | Covid Safe-Haven Rally |
| ২০২৩ | ৳1,00,000 | ৳8,573 | Historic 100k BDT Breakthrough |
| ২০২৪ | ৳1,45,000 | ৳12,431 | Global Spot Surge |
| ২০২৬ (বর্তমান) | ৳2,17,592 | ৳18,655 | All-Time Record Benchmark |
Purity, Showroom & Resale Price Matrix
1 Vori Rate| Karat | Hallmark | Showroom Buy | Resale (-18%) | Exchange (-12%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K(99.9%) | 999 / 999.9 | ৳2,37,390 | ৳1,94,660 | ৳2,08,903 |
| 22K(91.6%) | 916 | ৳2,17,592 | ৳1,78,425 | ৳1,91,481 |
| 21K(87.5%) | 875 | ৳2,07,794 | ৳1,70,391 | ৳1,82,859 |
| 18K(75%) | 750 | ৳1,78,459 | ৳1,46,336 | ৳1,57,044 |
| সনাতন(62%) | Sanatan | ৳1,45,800 | ৳1,19,556 | ৳1,28,304 |
| রূপা (২২K)(91.6%) | 916 Silver | ৳3,499 | ৳2,869 | ৳3,079 |
Historical Gold Price Milestones in Bangladesh (1971 to 2026)
Tracing the history of gold prices in Bangladesh reveals the profound macroeconomic transformation of the nation from post-liberation rebuilding to modern emerging economy status:
| Historical Period | Average 22K Rate (per Vori) | Metric Gram Equivalent | Economic Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 to 1973 | ৳160 to ৳300 | ৳13.7 to ৳25.7 / g | Post-liberation reconstruction and Bretton Woods gold standard ending |
| 1980 to 1985 | ৳3,200 to ৳4,500 | ৳274 to ৳386 / g | Global stagflation, Iranian Revolution, and oil crisis shockwaves |
| 1990 to 1995 | ৳6,000 to ৳7,500 | ৳514 to ৳643 / g | Introduction of VAT in Bangladesh and trade liberalization reforms |
| 2005 to 2007 | ৳16,000 to ৳22,500 | ৳1,372 to ৳1,929 / g | Pre-subprime global commodity bull cycle and energy price surge |
| 2011 to 2012 | ৳58,000 to ৳62,000 | ৳4,972 to ৳5,315 / g | European debt crisis and US credit downgrade triggering bullion surge |
| 2020 (Covid-19) | ৳74,000 to ৳77,216 | ৳6,344 to ৳6,620 / g | Worldwide lockdown fiscal stimulus and global flight to safety assets |
| 2023 to 2024 | ৳100,000 to ৳125,000 | ৳8,573 to ৳10,717 / g | Domestic foreign exchange adjustment and Ukraine-Middle East conflicts |
| Late 2026 | ৳230,000+ | ৳19,720+ / g | Historic milestone: 1,000% appreciation over 20-year horizon |
The Three Primary Macro Drivers Behind Bangladesh's Bullion Bull Market
Gold is denominated internationally in US Dollars (USD) per Troy Ounce. In 2007, one US Dollar traded at approximately ৳69 BDT. By late 2026, the interbank exchange rate adjusted past ৳120 BDT. This domestic currency revaluation automatically inflates the local cost of raw bullion regardless of international price movement.
Following geopolitical sanctions and global sovereign debt expansion, central banks worldwide (including the People's Bank of China, Reserve Bank of India, and Central Bank of Turkey) accelerated strategic bullion accumulation. This sustained institutional buying created an unshakeable structural floor under global spot prices.
In Bangladesh, physical gold remains the ultimate trusted store of generational wealth. Savers view gold ornaments and bullion bars as liquid insurance against consumer price index inflation, currency devaluation, and financial shocks, ensuring perpetual retail demand.
Gold Compound Annual Return (CAGR) vs Traditional Bangladeshi Assets
A longitudinal analysis across 10-year and 20-year horizons demonstrates why gold outperforms typical fixed-income instruments when adjusted for purchasing power:
| Asset Class in Bangladesh | Typical Annual Return | Inflation-Adjusted Real Return | Liquidity & Risk Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Gold Bullion (22K) | 11.0% to 13.5% CAGR | +4.0% to +6.5% | Immediate cash liquidity, zero default risk, globally recognized |
| National Savings Certificates (Sanchayapatra) | 9.5% to 11.2% | +1.5% to +2.5% | Subject to investment ceilings, tax deductions, and lock-in periods |
| Bank Fixed Deposits (FDR) | 6.5% to 8.5% | -1.0% to +0.5% | Highly vulnerable to inflation erosion; real returns often negative |
| Dhaka Residential Real Estate | 8.0% to 12.0% | +1.0% to +3.5% | High capital barrier, illiquid, substantial stamp duty and registration overhead |
How to Use the Historical Chart and Date Lookup Engine
Toggle between 7 Days, 1 Month, 1 Year, and All Time. The SVG vector chart dynamically normalizes price curves with hover tooltips displaying date, price, and percentage changes.
Switch effortlessly between the Subcontinental standard 1 Vori (11.664g) and the international Metric Gram. All values, highs, lows, and delta calculations adjust immediately.
Select any date from the calendar archive to inspect the official BAJUS closing rate for 22K, 21K, 18K, and Sanatan gold on that specific day. The engine calculates your exact capital appreciation or loss percentage compared to today's live rate.
BAJUS Resale and Exchange Policy on Historical Gold Purchases
If you are planning to liquidate or upgrade gold jewelry purchased years or decades ago, transactions follow standard BAJUS regulations:
When reselling old hallmarked gold for cash, jewelers deduct 18% from the prevailing market benchmark on the transaction date. Original craftsmanship fees and showroom VAT originally paid are non-refundable. Providing the original purchase invoice ensures full valuation.
Exchanging old gold ornaments for new jewelry designs involves a reduced deduction of 12%. This saves 6% compared to cash liquidation, making exchange the most cost-effective path when remodeling vintage family heirlooms.
Historical data points are sourced and audited against official circulars from the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS), verified national newspaper archives (The Daily Star, Prothom Alo, Daily Ittefaq), historical Bangladesh Bank publications, and wholesale physical trading records from Old Dhaka's Tanti Bazar. Supervised and curated by Bullion Research Analyst Mehedi Hasan.
মেহেদী হাসান
• বুলিয়ন মার্কেট গবেষক ও সিনিয়র অ্যানালিস্টMehedi Hasan is a senior bullion market researcher and financial editor with over 8 years of experience covering precious metals, BAJUS regulatory policies, and international COMEX/LBMA dynamics.