Biz-Econ

Gold price cut by Tk 2,403 per bhori

The Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association, BAJUS, has reduced the price of 22 carat gold by Tk 2,403 to Tk 1,50,967 per bhori (11.664 grams).

Besides, 21-carat gold was cut by Tk 2,298 to Tk 1,44,097 a bhori, 18-carat by Tk 1,971 to Tk 1,23,510, and gold of traditional method by Tk 1,679 to Tk 1,01,722 respectively.

The prices have been decreased 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 28.

Earlier on February 23, the price of 22-carat gold declined by Tk 1,155 to Tk 1,53,370 per bhori, while 21-carat gold decreased by Tk 1,108 to Tk 1,46,395 per bhori. 

Similarly, 18-carat gold declined by Tk 945 to Tk 1,25,481 per bhori, and traditional gold by Tk 805 to Tk 1,03,401 per bhori.

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