The price of gold has reached an all-time high in the country, hitting over Tk2.38 lakh per bhori (11.664 grammes).
Jewellers have increased the price of the precious yellow metal by Tk4,199 to Tk2,38,879 per bhori due to a hike in the price of pure gold in the local market.
The Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring of the Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (BAJUS) made the decision at a meeting held on Monday.
On 15 January, the price of gold reached a record of Tk2,34,680 per bhori in the country.
As per the new decision, the price of 22-carat gold will now be Tk20,480 per gramme, and 21-carat Tk19,550 per gramme, read a press release signed by the standing committee chairman, Dewan Aminul Islam Shahin.
The price of 18-carat gold has been fixed at Tk16,755 a gramme, while that of traditional gold at Tk13,730 per gramme.
New tariffs come into effect on Tuesday, read the release.
Prices of silver have also increased.
The price of 22-carat silver is now Tk535 per gramme, 21-carat Tk510, 18-carat Tk440, and traditional one is Tk330 per gramme.
Buyers will also have to pay an additional 5% VAT set by the government, along with a minimum 6% making charge fixed by BAJUS. The making charge may vary depending on design and quality, the release added.
Bd-pratidin English/ ANI
