Biz-Econ

Gold prices reduced, now bhori Tk 1.72 lakh

The Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association, BAJUS, has decreased the prices of gold, with reducing 22 carat gold by Tk 5,342 to Tk 1,72,546 per bhori (11.664 grams).

Besides, 21-carat gold was cut by Tk 5,109 to Tk 1,64,696 a bhori, 18-carat by Tk 4,374 to Tk 1,41,179, and gold of traditional method by Tk 3,732 to Tk 1,16,780 respectively.

The prices have been reduced following a fall in the price of pure gold in the local market, BAJUS said in a statement on Wednesday, April 23.

The new prices will come into effect from Thursday, April 24.

Earlier on Tuesday, April 22, the price of 22-carat gold increased by Tk 5,342 to Tk 1,77,88 per bhori, the highest rise in gold prices in the country’s history so far.

Similarly, 21-carat gold rose by Tk 5,109 to Tk 1,69,805 per bhori, 18-carat gold by Tk 4,374 to Tk 1,45,543 per bhori, and traditional gold by Tk 3,732 to Tk 1,20,512 per bhori.

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