Gold price raised by Tk 1167 per bhori

The Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association has decided to raise the price of gold by Tk 1,167 per bhori following an increase in the price of pure gold in the local market.

Now, gold of 22-carat will cost Tk 1,00,544 per bhori (11.664 grams), 21-carat Tk 95,995, 18-carat Tk 82,231, and gold of traditional method Tk 68,584 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 (October 16).

Earlier on October 12, the jeweler’s association increased the price of gold by Tk 2,333 per bhori to Tk 99,377.

MAS/SU