The Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association has decided to raise the price of gold by Tk 2,333 per bhori following an increase in the price of pure gold in the local market.
Now, gold of 22-carat will cost Tk 90,746 per bhori (11.664 grams), 21-carat Tk 86,605, 18-carat Tk 74,241, and gold of traditional method Tk 61,878 respectively.
BAJUS's standing committee on pricing and price monitoring took the decision in a meeting on Saturday, a press release said.
The new prices will come into effect from Sunday (January 8).
Earlier on December 30, the jeweler’s association hiked the gold price by Tk 1,166 per bhori to Tk 88,413.
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