# South Asian gold and silver price increases

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-asian-gold-and-silver-price-increases
> Updated: 2026-08-22T00:43:07.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2.

Precious metal prices, specifically gold and silver, have shown significant upward trends across South Asian markets in August 2026.

In India, gold prices rose to approximately ₹1,55,115 per 10 grams by mid-August, following a trend where gold increased by ₹11,000 and silver by ₹18,000 during the first 17 days of the month. Market projections suggest further growth potential for both metals by the end of the year.

Concurrently, the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) reported three consecutive price adjustments. The total increase for gold reached 11,489 BDT, with 22-carat gold priced at 246,110 BDT including VAT. Silver prices also saw an increase of 175 BDT per bhori.

## Claims

- The USS George Washington (CVN-73) has begun night flight operations in the Arabian Sea. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The USS George Washington has arrived in the Arabian Sea to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- More than 20 US warships are currently operating in the Middle East. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- US forces have diverted 67 commercial vessels since the maritime blockade against Iran resumed on July 14. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Three vessels were disabled for failing to comply with instructions. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- US forces boarded two vessels to verify compliance with maritime procedures. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: USS George Washington begins night flight operations in Arabian Sea

The USS George Washington has begun night flight operations in the Arabian Sea as part of a US naval deployment to enforce maritime blockades against Iran.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gold-prices-in-bangladesh-rise-by-5482-bdt-per-bhori

### 2026-08-17: Gold and silver prices surge in August 2026

Gold and silver prices rose sharply in August 2026, with 24-carat gold exceeding ₹1.55 lakh per 10 grams and silver reaching approximately ₹2.37 lakh per kilogram.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gold-and-silver-prices-surge-in-august-2026

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