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Bangladesh drafts revised gold policy

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026

Sentiment
20
Attention
2
Articles
7
Market Impact
General
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Market Impact

The policy is expected to increase legal gold imports and government revenue while reducing smuggling, potentially stabilizing domestic gold prices. Formalization may benefit the jewellery industry through lower raw material duties and improved competitiveness, but could also impose new compliance costs on traders.

Gold Jewelry Government
Event Summary

On August 6, 2026, the Bangladesh — Ministry of Commerce (Bangladesh) held a meeting to discuss the draft 'Gold Policy 2018 (Revised) 2026', aiming to formalize the country's largely informal gold sector. Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir directed all relevant agencies and stakeholders to submit written feedback by August 9. The policy seeks to bring the gold trade under a legal and institutional framework, increase transparency, boost legal imports, enhance revenue collection, and promote local jewellery manufacturing and exports. It also aims to align domestic gold prices with international rates to curb smuggling. The government will review regulatory frameworks of India and other jewellery-exporting countries before finalizing the policy.

Key Actions
80 Bangladesh — Ministry of Commerce (Bangladesh) issued directive
60 Khandaker Abdul Muktadir chaired meeting
50 Bangladesh — Ministry of Commerce (Bangladesh) requested written recommendations Bangladesh — National Board of Revenue
50 Bangladesh — Ministry of Commerce (Bangladesh) requested written recommendations Bangladesh — Bangladesh Bank
40 Bangladesh — Ministry of Commerce (Bangladesh) planned review India
Entities Involved
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Bangladesh
The policy aims to formalize the gold sector, potentially increasing legal trade, revenue, and transparency, while reducing smuggling.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 20.0
govactor
Bangladesh — Ministry of Commerce (Bangladesh)
Leading the policy initiative, the ministry is driving the formalization of the gold sector and coordinating stakeholder feedback.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Gold
The policy directly affects the gold market, aiming to increase legal imports and stabilize prices.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 30.0
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Khandaker Abdul Muktadir
As Commerce Minister, he is championing the policy, emphasizing the need for legal and institutional framework.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 20.0
govactor
Bangladesh — National Board of Revenue
Responsible for customs duties and taxes, the NBR will be key in implementing the policy's tariff structure.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 20.0
cbnk
Bangladesh — Bangladesh Bank
As the central bank, it will be involved in regulating gold imports and monitoring the sector.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 20.0
per
Md. Ataur Rahman Khan
Commerce Secretary who chaired the meeting, facilitating the policy discussion.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 10.0
per
Enamul Huq Khan
President of the Bangladesh Jewellers Association, attending the meeting and representing industry interests.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 20.0
govactor
Bangladesh — Trade Development Authority of Pakistan
Involved in promoting exports, the bureau will play a role in the policy's export-related aspects.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 20.0
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India
India's regulatory framework will be reviewed as a benchmark for Bangladesh's policy.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Mohammad Hasan Kardia
Vice-chairman of the Bangladesh — Trade Development Authority of Pakistan, attending the meeting.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 10.0
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United Arab Emirates — Dubai
United Arab Emirates — Dubai is referenced as a major trading hub for setting international gold price benchmarks.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
Relationships
Bangladesh related ↔ Bangladesh — Ministry of Commerce (Bangladesh)
Bangladesh related ↔ Gold
Bangladesh related ↔ Khandaker Abdul Muktadir
Bangladesh related ↔ Bangladesh — Bangladesh Bank
Bangladesh related ↔ India
Gold related ↔ India
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