Gold prices rise, bhori Tk 1.74 lakh

The Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association, BAJUS, has increased the prices of gold, with raising 22 carat gold by Tk 3,662 to Tk 1,74,948 per bhori (11.664 grams).

Besides, 21-carat gold was raised by Tk 3,511 to Tk 1,67,005 a bhori, 18-carat by Tk 2,998 to Tk 1,43,141, and gold of traditional method by Tk 2,555 to Tk 1,18,460 respectively.

The prices have been hiked following a rise in the price of pure gold in the local market, BAJUS said in a statement on Tuesday, May 6.

The new prices will come into effect from Wednesday, May 7.

Earlier on May 6, the price of 22-carat gold rose by Tk 2,310 to Tk 1,71,286 per bhori, while 21-carat gold increased by Tk 2,193 to Tk 1,63,494 per bhori. 

Similarly, 18-carat gold went up by Tk 1,890 to Tk 1,40,143 per bhori, and traditional gold surged by Tk 1,609 to Tk 1,15,905 per bhori.

MAS/MSU