Bangladesh · BDT · Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Gold Price in Bangladesh — May 17, 2023
On May 17, 2023, gold in Bangladesh closed at approximately ৳212,878 per troy ounce — about ৳79,831 per tola or ৳6,844 per gram. The figure is computed from the verified international XAU/USD spot price ($1,974.40/oz) × the day's BDT/USD exchange rate.
BDT / Troy Ounce
৳212,878
31.1035 g
BDT / Gram
৳6,844
1 g
BDT / Tola
৳79,831
11.664 g
All unit prices on May 17, 2023 — Bangladesh
| Unit | Weight | BDT price |
|---|---|---|
| Troy ounce | 31.1035 g | ৳212,878 |
| Gram | 1.0000 g | ৳6,844 |
| 10 grams | 10 g | ৳68,442 |
| Kilogram | 1,000 g | ৳6,844,193 |
| Tola | 11.664 g | ৳79,831 |
Karat-purity breakdown — May 17, 2023
| Karat | Per gram | Per 10g | Per tola |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | ৳6,837 | ৳68,373 | ৳79,751 |
| 22KBANGLADESH STD | ৳6,269 | ৳62,693 | ৳73,125 |
| 21K | ৳5,989 | ৳59,887 | ৳69,852 |
| 18K | ৳5,133 | ৳51,331 | ৳59,873 |
| 14K | ৳4,004 | ৳40,039 | ৳46,701 |
| 10K | ৳2,854 | ৳28,540 | ৳33,289 |
Surrounding ±15 trading days — BDT
Price action on May 17, 2023
1-day move
vs prior session
7-day move
rolling week
30-day move
rolling month
YTD
since 1 Jan 2023
Calendar position
Day 137 of 365
Trading day
119th of 311
Position in 2023's range
48% (low $1,811.00 → high $2,148.99)
The Bangladesh gold market
Bangladesh's standard retail gold unit is the bhori (1 bhori = 11.664 g, identical to the tola). Prices are set by the Bangladesh Jewellers' Samity (BAJUS). Imports face a tariff regime that pushes retail rates well above international spot, plus jewellery making charges of 5–12%.
Standard quote unit
bhori
Common purity
22K
Currency
BDT (৳)
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How this May 17, 2023 Bangladesh price is calculated
International benchmark. The XAU/USD spot price for May 17, 2023 comes from gold-api.com's historical archive — the London PM-fix benchmark, which is the reference used by central banks and bullion dealers globally. On this date, that price was $1,974.40/oz.
Currency conversion. The BDT/USD exchange rate for the same date comes from exchangerate-api.com. We apply that day's exact rate (107.8193) to the USD price — not a year-average or month-end approximation. This makes the ৳ figure on this page accurate to the trading session.
Per-unit math. Per-gram = per-ounce ÷ 31.1035. Per-tola = per-gram × 11.664. Per-10g = per-gram × 10. Per-kilo = per-gram × 1000. Karat values multiply per-gram by the purity ratio (24K = 0.999, 22K = 0.916, 21K = 0.875, 18K = 0.750, 14K = 0.585, 10K = 0.417). We never compound rounding errors by going through intermediate units.
What this page does NOT include. Local sales tax / VAT, customs duty on imports, dealer making charges, jewellery design premiums, or coin numismatic premiums. To go from this pure-metal value to a final retail rate in Bangladesh, add the country-specific levies described in the “Bangladesh gold market” section above. The retail rate at a jeweller in Bangladesh on May 17, 2023 would have been a few percent above this number once those costs are included.
FAQ — Bangladesh gold price on May 17, 2023
What was the gold price in Bangladesh on May 17, 2023?
On May 17, 2023 (Wednesday), gold in Bangladesh traded at approximately ৳212,878 per troy ounce. That works out to about ৳6,844 per gram, ৳79,831 per tola, and ৳68,442 per 10 grams. The figure is derived from international XAU/USD spot of $1,974.40/oz × the day's BDT/USD exchange rate of 107.8193.
What was the 24K gold rate per tola in Bangladesh on May 17, 2023?
The 24K gold rate per tola in Bangladesh on May 17, 2023 was approximately ৳79,751 (99.9% pure metal value). This excludes local taxes, dealer making charges and any country-specific levies — those add on top to produce the final retail rate.
What was the 22K gold rate in Bangladesh on May 17, 2023?
Bangladesh's most-quoted retail standard is 22K per bhori. On May 17, 2023, that pure-metal value was approximately ৳6,269. Add country-specific taxes and making charges (see the market-context section above) for the final retail rate.
How accurate is this number versus what jewellers were quoting?
The ৳ figure on this page is the verified international XAU/USD spot price for May 17, 2023 multiplied by the day's exchange rate. It represents the pure metal value at international parity — what a London-fix benchmark would have implied. Local jewellers add (1) import duties + sales tax / VAT, (2) dealer making charges (typically 3–12% of metal value), and (3) any premium for purity certification. Final retail rates in Bangladesh typically sit a few percent above this number.
Was May 17, 2023 a trading day?
Yes — May 17, 2023 was the 119th trading session of 311 for 2023 on the international gold market. Wednesdays are typically active trading days unless they fall on a major holiday.
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Disclaimer: Historical gold prices on this page reflect the international XAU/USD spot price for the requested date, converted to BDT at the same day's exchange rate. They are intended for informational and educational use only and do not constitute investment advice or a price quote for buying or selling physical gold today. Always verify current local rates with a reputable bullion dealer in Bangladesh before transacting.