Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association (BAJUS) has increased the prices of gold, with 22 carat gold up by Tk 2,823 to Tk 1,69,921 per bhori (11.664 grams).
Besides, 21-carat gold was raised by Tk 2,695 to Tk 1,62,200 a bhori, 18-carat by Tk 2,309 to Tk 1,39,023, and gold of traditional method by Tk 1,971 to Tk 1,14,949 respectively.
The prices have been hiked following a rise in the price of pure gold in local market, BAJUS said in a statement on Wednesday, May 21.
The new prices will come into effect from Thursday, May 22.
Earlier on May 18, the price of 22-carat gold rose by Tk 1,364 to Tk 1,67,098 per bhori, while 21-carat gold increased by Tk 1,306 to Tk 1,59,505 per bhori.
Similarly, 18-carat gold went up by Tk 1,108 to Tk 1,36,714 per bhori, and traditional gold surged by Tk 946 to Tk 1,12,978 per bhori.
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