Gold prices in Bangladesh's domestic market have increased for the second time in two days with the price of top-quality 22-carat gold rising by Tk.3,324 per bhori.
The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) announced that the revised rates took effect at 1:45 PM on Wednesday. Including VAT, one bhori (11.664 grams) of 22-carat gold will now cost Tk.2,24,182.
BAJUS attributed the price adjustment to a sharp increase in the price of pure gold (tejabi gold) in the local market.
Under the updated price structure the 22-Carat Gold Increased by Tk.3,324 to Tk.2,24,182 per bhori, the 21-Carat Gold raised by Tk.3,150 to Tk.2,14,093 per bhori, the 18-Carat Gold increased by Tk.2,683 to Tk.1,83,883 per bhori and Traditional Method Gold rose by Tk.2,216 to Tk.1,50,232 per bhori.
This adjustment follows a previous increase on November 2 when 22-carat gold rose by Tk.3,266 per bhori. Combined the gold prices have surged by Tk.6,590 per bhori over a 48-hour period.
Silver prices remain unchanged. Including VAT the 22-carat silver continues to sell at Tk.3,499 per bhori, 21-carat at Tk 3,383, 18-carat at Tk.2,916 and traditional silver at Tk.2,216.
