VAT on Silver in Bangladesh
Silver carries a flat VAT of Tk 100 per vori (11.664 g), about 2.4% of the 22K silver price in October 2026. Silver jewellery carries a flat VAT of Tk 100 per vori; BAJUS silver prices are quoted including VAT. Today 10 grams of fine silver cost ৳1,960 at the world price and about ৳2,007 with tax and duty.
Rules checked 26 October 2026 · Prices Oct 30, 2026, 21:55 UTC · Not tax advice
Silver in Bangladesh today, with tax
BDT · Oct 30, 2026, 21:55 UTC| Weight | World price, fine silver | Bar, with tax and duty | Sterling (925) jewellery metal, with tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | ৳196.02 | ৳200.72 | ৳185.67 |
| 1 ana (1/16 vori) | ৳142.89 | ৳146.32 | ৳135.35 |
| 1 vori (bhori) | ৳2,286 | ৳2,341 | ৳2,166 |
| 10 grams | ৳1,960 | ৳2,007 | ৳1,857 |
| 100 grams | ৳19,602 | ৳20,072 | ৳18,567 |
The rules in Bangladesh
| What you buy | Tax | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bars | 2.4% | Silver carries a flat VAT of Tk 100 per vori (11.664 g), about 2.4% of the 22K silver price in October 2026. Flat amount set by the FY2026-27 Finance Act (passed 29-30 June 2026), replacing 5% VAT. Silver bars are rarely sold retail; the flat VAT is reported for silver generally. |
| Jewellery | 2.4% | Silver jewellery carries a flat VAT of Tk 100 per vori; BAJUS silver prices are quoted including VAT. Charged on: full value (fixed Tk 100 per vori, about 2.4%). |
| Import duty | not verified | Passengers can bring up to 200 g of silver jewellery duty-free once a year (Baggage Rules 2025, per the site's notes). Commercial import duty on silver was not checked. |
| Tourist refund | No | No tourist VAT refund scheme. |
Compared with nearby countries
| Country | Bars | Jewellery | Import duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 2.4% | 2.4% | not verified |
| India | 3% | 3% | 15% import duty |
VAT on Silver in Bangladesh: FAQ
Is there VAT on silver in Bangladesh?
Silver carries a flat VAT of Tk 100 per vori (11.664 g), about 2.4% of the 22K silver price in October 2026. Silver jewellery carries a flat VAT of Tk 100 per vori; BAJUS silver prices are quoted including VAT.
Do you pay VAT on silver bars and coins in Bangladesh?
Silver carries a flat VAT of Tk 100 per vori (11.664 g), about 2.4% of the 22K silver price in October 2026. Flat amount set by the FY2026-27 Finance Act (passed 29-30 June 2026), replacing 5% VAT. Silver bars are rarely sold retail; the flat VAT is reported for silver generally.
Is there import duty on silver in Bangladesh?
Not verified. Passengers can bring up to 200 g of silver jewellery duty-free once a year (Baggage Rules 2025, per the site's notes). Commercial import duty on silver was not checked.
Can tourists claim back the VAT on silver in Bangladesh?
No. No tourist VAT refund scheme.
Why is the silver price in Bangladesh different from the world price?
BAJUS sets silver prices by grade; 22K hallmarked silver was Tk 360 per gram (about Tk 4,199 per vori) including VAT on 13 Oct 2026.
Sources (5)
- The Daily Star: government fixes flat VAT on gold, diamonds and silver (silver Tk 100 per bhori) (2026-06-30)
- Daily Observer: flat VAT on gold; silver decision pending (19 June 2026) (2026-06-19)
- bdnews24: BAJUS prices from 13 Oct 2026 (22K hallmarked silver Tk 360/g including VAT) (2026-10-13)
- UNB: VAT included in gold and silver jewellery prices; silver Tk 5,132 per bhori (22K) (2026-09-19)
- Prothom Alo: duty-free gold and silver under the 2025 baggage rules (not opened this session; cited in the silverprice country notes (reviewed Oct 2026))
Related
General information on the tax a private buyer pays, checked 26 October 2026. Rules change; check with the seller, the tax authority or an adviser. Not tax advice.