Gold price hits all-time high of Tk 1.54 lakh a bhori

The Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association, BAJUS, has raised the price of 22 carat gold by Tk 3,243 to Tk 1,54,525 per bhori (11.664 grams), the highest rise in the country's history till Thursday, February 20.

Besides, 21-carat gold was hiked by Tk 3,103 to Tk 1,47,503 a bhori, 18-carat by Tk 2,659 to Tk 1,26,426, and gold of traditional method by Tk 2,274 to Tk 1,04,206 respectively.

The prices have been increased following a rise in the price of pure gold in the local market, BAJUS said in a statement today.

The new prices will come into effect from Friday, February 21.

Earlier on February 18, the price of 22-carat gold rose by Tk 1,470 to Tk 1,51,282 per bhori, while 21-carat gold increased by Tk 1,399 to Tk 1,44,400 per bhori. 

Similarly, 18-carat gold rose by Tk 1,190 to Tk 1,23,767 per bhori, and traditional gold by Tk 1,015 to Tk 1,01,932 per bhori. 

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