Dhaka:Gold prices have increased once more in the domestic market, with 22-carat gold, the highest quality, rising by Tk 3,324 per bhori.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) announced that the new rates took effect from 145 pm on Wednesday. Including VAT, a bhori of 22-carat gold will now be sold for Tk 2,24,182.
The decision to adjust gold ornament prices was made by BAJUS following a rise in the price of pure gold, known locally as tejabi gold. As per the updated price list, 21-carat gold has increased by Tk 3,150 to Tk 2,14,093 per bhori, while 18-carat gold has gone up by Tk 2,683 to Tk 1,83,883 per bhori. Additionally, the price of gold produced using the traditional method has climbed by Tk 2,216 to Tk 1,50,232 per bhori.
On November 2, the price of 22-carat gold was previously raised by Tk 3,266 per bhori to Tk 2,20,858. With today's increase, the price has surged by Tk 6,590 per bhori over just two days. Meanwhile, silver prices remain stable. With VAT, 22-carat silver will continue to sell at Tk 3,499 per bhori, 21-carat at Tk 3,383, 18-carat at Tk 2,916, and traditional-method silver at Tk 2,216.