Gold price hiked by Tk 1,155 a bhori
The Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association, BAJUS, has hiked the price of 22 carat gold by Tk 1,155 to Tk 1,39,443 per bhori.
The price has been increased following a rise in the price of pure gold in the local market, BAJUS said in a statement on Wednesday.
Besides, 21-carat gold was raised by Tk 1,097 to 1,33,098 a bhori (11.664 grams), 18-carat by Tk 945 to Tk 1,14,086, and gold of traditional method by Tk 805 to Tk 93,674 respectively, BAJUS said in a statement on Wednesday, January 15.
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 Thursday, January 16.
Earlier on December 30, BAJUS reduced the price of 22 carat gold by Tk 1,050 to Tk 1,38,288 per bhori.
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