Gold price raised by Tk 2683 per bhori

The Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association has decided to raise the price of gold by Tk 2,683 per bhori following an increase in the price of pure gold in the local market.

Now, gold of 22-carat will cost Tk 93,429 per bhori (11.664 grams), 21-carat Tk 89,171, 18-carat Tk 76,458, and gold of traditional method Tk 63,685 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 15).  

Earlier on January 8, the jeweler’s association hiked the gold price by Tk 2,333 per bhori to Tk 90,746.

MAS/SU