Gold Price Jumps by Tk 5,482 Per Bhori in Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Jewelers Association (BAJUS) has increased gold prices in the country's market, raising the price of gold ornaments by up to Tk 5,482 per bhori, including VAT.

The new rates came into effect at 10:00 am on Saturday (June 27). Just two days earlier, on Thursday, BAJUS had reduced gold prices by Tk 2,216 per bhori.

According to BAJUS, the decision was made at a meeting of its Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring.

Under the revised rates, the price of 22-carat gold, including VAT, has been set at Tk 228,556 per bhori, up from Tk 223,074.

The updated gold prices are:

• 22-carat: Tk 228,556 per bhori
• 21-carat: Tk 218,292 per bhori
• 18-carat: Tk 187,440 per bhori
• Traditional method gold: Tk 153,148 per bhori

BAJUS has also increased silver prices. The revised silver prices per bhori are:

• 22-carat silver: Tk 4,666
• 21-carat silver: Tk 4,432
• 18-carat silver: Tk 3,791
• Traditional method silver: Tk 2,858

The new prices include VAT and are applicable from Saturday morning.