After dropping for two consecutive times, gold prices have risen once more. The price of top-quality 22-carat gold increased by Tk3,266 per bhori, bringing the rate to Tk258,824 per bhori due to a hike in the price of pure gold in the local market.
The Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring of the Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (BAJUS) made the decision at a meeting held at 9:30am on Saturday (21 February).As per the new decision, the price of 22-carat gold will now be Tk22,190 per gramme, and 21-carat Tk21,185 per gramme, read a press release signed by the standing committee chairman, Dewan Aminul Islam Shahin.
The price of 18-carat gold has been fixed at Tk18,155 a gramme, while that of traditional gold at Tk14,860 per gramme.New tariffs came into effect from 10:15am on the day, read the release.
However, prices of silver have also increased.
The price of 22-carat silver is now Tk575 per gramme, 21-carat Tk550, 18-carat Tk470, and traditional one is Tk350 per gramme.
