The Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association has decided to raise the price of gold by Tk 2,332 to Tk 1,02,876 per bhori following an increase in the price of pure gold in the local market.
It is the highest price of gold as of Thursday (October 26). Earlier on July 20, the price of gold hit the second highest record of Tk 1,00,778 per bhori.
Now, gold of 22-carat will cost Tk 1,02,876 per bhori (11.664 grams), 21-carat Tk 98,211, 18-carat Tk 84,214, and gold of traditional method Tk 70,159 respectively.
BAJUS's standing committee on pricing and price monitoring took the decision in a meeting on Thursday, a press release said.
The new prices will come into effect from Friday (October 27).
MAS/SU