Gold prices decline, bhori Tk 1.72 lakh

The Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association, BAJUS, has reduced the prices of gold, with 22 carat gold down by Tk 1,668 to Tk 1,72,860 per bhori (11.664 grams).

Besides, 21-carat gold was cut by Tk 1,598 to Tk 1,64,999 a bhori, 18-carat by Tk 1,376 to Tk 1,41,426, and gold of traditional method by Tk 1,166 to Tk 1,17,002 respectively.

The prices have been decreased following a reduction in the price of pure gold in the local market, BAJUS said in a statement on Tuesday, June 24.

The new prices will come into effect from Wednesday, June 25.

Earlier on June 14, the price of 22-carat gold rose by Tk 2,182 to Tk 1,74,528 per bhori, while 21-carat gold increased by Tk 2,100 to Tk 1,66,597 per bhori. 

Similarly, 18-carat gold went up by Tk 1,808 to Tk 1,42,802 per bhori, and traditional gold surged by Tk 1,528 to Tk 1,18,168 per bhori.

MAS/MSU