Biz-Econ

Gold price hiked by Tk 1,994 per bhori

The Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association, BAJUS, has hiked the price of 22 carat gold by Tk 1,994 to Tk 1,39,443 per bhori.

Besides, 21-carat gold was raised by Tk 1,901 to 1,33,098 a bhori (11.664 grams), 18-carat by Tk 1,633 to Tk 1,14,086, and gold of traditional method by Tk 1,388 to Tk 93,674 respectively, BAJUS said in a statement on Thursday (November 21).

The association said it increased the prices following a rise in the price of pure gold in the local market.

The new prices will come into effect from Friday (November 22).

Earlier on November 19, BAJUS raised the price of 22 carat gold by Tk 2,940 to Tk 1,37,449 per bhori.

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