Biz-Econ

Gold price reaches record Tk 1.8125 lakh per bhori

The Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association has decided to raise the price of gold by Tk 1,749 to Tk 1,08,125 per bhori following an increase in the price of pure gold in the local market.

It is the highest price of gold as of Sunday (November 26). Earlier on November 19, the price of gold hit the highest record of Tk 1,06,376 per bhori.

Now, gold of 22-carat will cost Tk 1,08,125 per bhori (11.664 grams), 21-carat Tk 1,03,226, 18-carat Tk 88,471, and gold of traditional method Tk 73,716 respectively.

BAJUS's standing committee on pricing and price monitoring took the decision in a meeting on Sunday, a press release said.

The new prices will come into effect from Monday (November 27).

MAS/SU