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Gold price up Tk2,216 per bhori
After two consecutive price cuts, the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has raised the price of 22-carat gold by Tk2,216 per bhori (11.664 grams), setting the new rate at Tk224,182 per bhori, inclusive of VAT. The association issued a press release in this regard on Thursday morning....
Fuel prices unchanged for July
The government has decided to keep the existing prices of diesel, kerosene, octane and petrol unchanged for the month of July, according to a notification issued by the Energy Division on Tuesday. The notification said the consumer-level prices of fuel oils fixed in the divisions notification...
BAJUS lowers gold prices again
Gold prices have been reduced again in the domestic market, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) lowering the price of 22-carat gold by Tk3,324 per bhori. As per Tuesdays gold price update, the price of 22-carat gold now stands at Tk221,966 per bhori, including VAT. The revised...
Gold price drops by Tk 3,266 per bhori
The price of gold jewelry in Bangladesh has been reduced once again, with the price of the highest-quality 22-carat gold falling by Tk 3,266 per bhori (11.664 grams). Following the latest adjustment, the price of one bhori of 22-carat gold jewelry, including VAT, has been set at Tk 225,290,...
BAJUS cuts gold prices again
Gold prices have been reduced once again in the domestic market, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) lowering the price of 22-carat gold by Tk2,216 per bhori. Under the revised rates, the price of one bhori (11.664 grams) of 22-carat gold, including VAT, has been set at Tk223,216....
Oil prices fall after US-Iran talks
Oil prices fell on Monday after the first round of high-level talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland ended with signs of progress, easing concerns over possible supply disruptions. Brent crude dropped after Tehran said it had secured waivers for oil and petrochemical exports,...
BAJUS drops gold price again including VAT
The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has reduced gold prices by Tk4,374 per bhori, setting the new price of 22-carat gold at Tk228,556 per bhori (11.664 gram), including VAT. The revised rates came into effect from 10:00am on Friday, BAJUS said in a statement. The association said it...
VAT inclusive new gold prices set in local market
The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has announced new VAT-inclusive prices for gold jewelry in the local market. With the addition of Tk 2,508 in VAT, the price of 22-carat gold has risen to Tk 232,930 per bhori (11.664 grams). In a statement issued on Thursday morning, BAJUS said that...
Oil prices fall, global stocks rally after US-Iran peace framework
Global oil prices declined and stock markets surged on Thursday after the United States and Iran signed an interim framework agreement aimed at ending months of conflict and restoring stability to global energy markets, reports Al Jazeera. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices,...
Oil prices sink to three-month low as US-Iran deal signals Hormuz reopening
Oil prices slipped to their lowest since March on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump and Irans deputy foreign minister said they had reached an initial deal to end the war and to resume traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, reports Reuters. Brent crude futures fell $3.58, or 4.10%, to...
Gold prices fall sharply for second straight day
Gold prices in Bangladesh fell sharply again on Thursday as the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) reduced the price of 22-carat gold by Tk4,432 per bhori, a day after announcing a major cut. Under the revised rates, one bhori (11.664 grammes) of 22-carat gold now costs Tk218,350 down from...
BAJUS slashes gold by Tk6,591 per bhori, silver prices fall too
Gold prices in Bangladesh dropped on Wednesday after the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) cut the rate of 22-carat gold by Tk6,591 per bhori. Under the revised rates, one bhori (11.664 grammes) of 22-carat gold now costs Tk222,782, down from Tk229,373. BAJUS announced the latest...
People caught in debt trap
The continuous increase in living expenses, coupled with limited income and inadequate savings, is pushing a large portion of the countrys lower- and middle-income groups into a debt trap. To cover unexpected costs such as medical treatment, their childrens education or marriage, and other urgent...
BSEC removes floor prices on Beximco and Islami Bank stocks
Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has withdrawn the floor price restrictions on shares of Beximco Limited and Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, allowing both stocks to trade freely from tomorrow (Tuesday). The decision was taken at a special commission meeting held on Monday, and a...
Oil prices surge over $4 after Israeli strikes on Iran and Lebanon
Oil prices jumped more than $4 on Monday, with investors spooked by fresh Israeli strikes on Iran as well as renewed attacks on Lebanon a day earlier, Reuters reported. Brent crude futures rose $4.42 or 4.47% to $97.15 a barrel as of 0609 GMT, while US crude futures were up $4.07 or 4.50% at...
BERC raises electricity prices, sparking concern over rising living costs
The government has already increased fuel prices twice due to the Iran war. Following those hikes, electricity tariffs have now been raised, adding further pressure to peoples daily lives. An analysis of the new electricity tariff structure shows that residential consumers will face an average...
Electricity prices hiked
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has announced a significant increase in electricity tariffs at both wholesale and consumer levels, with the new rates taking effect from 1 June. At a press briefing held on Wednesday (3 June) at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) in...
Gold prices in local market drop
Gold prices in Bangladesh have been reduced by Tk3,266 per bhori, with the price of 22-carat gold now set at Tk234,855, according to the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS). In a statement issued on Tuesday morning, BAJUS said the new prices were fixed considering the overall market...
Gold prices up by Tk2,158 per bhori
Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has decided to increase the gold prices by Tk2,158 per bhori ahead of Eid, with the price of 22-carat gold now set at Tk238,121. According to a press release issued by the BAJUS on Monday (25 May) morning, the new price of 22-carat gold has been set at...
Govt fixes rawhide prices: Cowhide capped at Tk67 per sq ft
The government has taken a series of initiatives ahead of Eid-ul-Azha to ensure proper management of sacrificial animal hides by fixing new prices, strengthening preservation efforts and tightening measures to prevent smuggling and disorder. This year, the price of raw cowhide has been fixed at...
Gold prices reduced by Tk2,158 per bhori
Gold prices in Bangladesh have been reduced by Tk2,158 per bhori, with the price of 22-carat gold now set at Tk235,963, according to the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS). In a statement issued on Wednesday morning, BAJUS said the new prices were fixed considering the overall market...
22-carat rate falls Tk4,374 per bhori in local market
Gold prices in the local market have dropped further just a day after the previous reduction, with the price of 22-carat gold falling by Tk4,374 per bhori. According to the new rate set by the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS), the price of one bhori (11.664 grams) of 22-carat gold has...
Oil prices jump on latest US-Iran peace process impasse
Oil prices rose by more than 3 percent as stark differences between the US and Iran on a proposal to end the war in the Middle East pushed supply concerns back into the spotlight, Al Jazeera reported. Brent crude futures gained $3.47, or 3.3 percent, to $107.68 a barrel by 10:45 GMT and US...
Oil prices rise after Trump rejects Iran’s response
Oil prices climbed after US President Donald Trump dismissed Irans reply to Washingtons peace proposal as totally unacceptable, raising concerns over prolonged tensions. Brent crude, the global benchmark, rose 2.69 percent to $104.01 per barrel by 23:36 GMT on Sunday, building on a 1.23 percent...
Oil prices rise amid renewed US-Iran tensions in Hormuz
Global oil prices climbed on Friday after renewed clashes between the United States and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz raised fears of supply disruptions, although gains later eased amid hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough, reports Al Jazeera. Brent crude futures rose as much as 3 percent during...
Gold prices increase
Gold prices in Bangladesh have increased again, with the latest adjustment raising the price of 22-carat gold by Tk2,158 per bhori. According to a press release issued by the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) on Wednesday (6 May) morning, the new price of 22-carat gold has been set at...
Oil sinks and stocks rally on peace hopes
Oil prices extended losses and stocks rallied Wednesday on fresh hopes for an end to the Iran war and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while Samsung blasted past the $1 trillion valuation mark as the AI tech boom continued apace, AFP reported. Investors welcomed Donald Trumps decision to...
Oil prices rise on fears of US-Iran clash in Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices are moving higher on renewed concerns about the safety of transiting the Strait of Hormuz after Irans navy claimed it had prevented two US ships from entering the waterway and attacked US vessel with two missiles, CNN reported. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, is up 3.8% to...