Gold prices hike by Tk 3265 per bhori

The gold prices again increased in the domestic market as the gold prices were going up in the volatile global market. Due to the rise in the price of gold in the global market, the price of gold in the domestic market has also increased by Tk 3,265 per bhori.

“The new gold price will be effective from Thursday,” the Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (BAJUS) said in a statement.

With the increased price, the price of 22-carat gold has risen to Tk 78,265. Besides, the price of 21-carat gold has been increased by Tk 3,091.

“Not only the gold prices, but the prices of every commodity has also risen significantly due to the Russia-Ukraine war,” BAJUS also said in the statement.

BAJUS leaders said the gold price has been adjusted with the global market rate.

Earlier on last February 10, the gold price was hiked by Tk 1867 and the fixed market price of per bhori good quality gold was Tk 75,000.

MA Hannan, chairman of the Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring of the Jewellers' Association, on Thursday confirmed to reporters the latest price hike.

According to BAJUS, a 22-carat bhori gold ornament will be sold at Tk 78265.

As part of this, 21 carat gold price increased by Tk 3091 to Tk 74766, 18 carat gold price rose Tk 2333 to Tk 64152 and in traditional method, gold ornaments price increased by Tk 2216 to Tk 53421. However, the silver price has remained unchanged.