Gold price raised by Tk 2333 per bhori

The Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association has decided to raise the price of gold by Tk 2,333 per bhori following an increase in the price of pure gold in the local market.

Now, gold of 22-carat will cost Tk 99,377 per bhori (11.664 grams), 21-carat Tk 94,828, 18-carat Tk 81,298, and gold of traditional method Tk 67,768 respectively.

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

The new prices will come into effect from Thursday (October 12).

Earlier on October 5, the jeweler’s association decided to decrease the price of gold by Tk 1,167 per bhori.

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