Biz-Econ

Gold price reaches record Tk 1.11 lakh per bhori

The Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association has decided to raise the price of gold by Tk 1,750 to Tk 1,11,041 per bhori following an increase in the price of pure gold in the local market.

It is the highest price of gold as of Saturday (December 23). Earlier on November 30, the price of gold hit the highest record of Tk 1,09,875 per bhori.

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

Now, gold of 22-carat will cost Tk 1,11,041 per bhori (11.664 grams), 21-carat Tk 1,06,026, 18-carat Tk 90,863, and gold of traditional method Tk 75,699 respectively.

The new prices will come into effect from Sunday (December 24).

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