The price of gold in Bangladesh has surged by Tk 2,415 per bhori (11.664 grams) just a day before Eid, with 22-carat gold now priced at Tk 1,72,336, effective from today.
According to a press release from the Bangladesh Jewellers’ Association (Bajus), the hike comes as the price of acid gold (pure gold) increased in the local market. Bajus said the new rates have been set considering the overall market situation.
As per the latest pricing 22-carat gold- Tk 1,72,336 per bhori, 21-carat gold- Tk 1,64,497 per bhori, 18-carat gold- Tk 1,40,994 per bhori, Traditional gold- Tk 1,16,640 per bhori
This is the first gold price adjustment in June. The last hike was on May 21, when the price of 22-carat gold rose by Tk 2,823 to Tk 1,69,921 per bhori.