Gold price raised by Tk 7698 per bhori

The Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association has decided to raise the price of gold by Tk 7,698 per bhori following an increase in the price of pure gold in the local market.

Now, gold of 22-carat will cost Tk 98,794 per bhori (11.664 grams), 21-carat Tk 94,303, 18-carat Tk 80,832, and gold of traditional method Tk 67,301 respectively.

BAJUS's standing committee on pricing and price monitoring took the decision in a meeting on Saturday, a press release said.

The new prices will come into effect from Sunday (March 19).

MAS/SU