Dhaka, Mar 19 (V7N) - In just two days, the price of gold has been increased again in the domestic market, with the price of one bhori (a unit of weight) of 22-carat gold rising by Tk1,470, making the price Tk154,945 per bhori, which is the highest in the country's history.


The Bangladesh JeAssociation (Bajus) announced in a press release on Tuesday evening that this new price will be effective in local markets from Wednesday.


The price of refined gold has increased in the local market, and Bajus has said that the new price has been set considering the overall situation.

According to the new prices, in addition to 22-carat, the price of 21-carat gold per bhori is set at Tk147,900, 18-carat gold per bhori at Tk126,776, and the traditional gold per bhori is priced at Tk104,498.

Along with the gold sale price, a mandatory 5% VAT as determined by the government and a minimum labor charge of 6% as set by Bajus must be added.

However, Bajus has mentioned that there may be variations in the labor charge depending on the design and quality of the jewelry.


The last price adjustment was made by Bajus on Sunday, when the price of one bhori of 22-carat gold was raised by Tk2,613, setting the price at Tk153,475 per bhori.

This marks the 15th price adjustment of gold in the country this year, with the price having been increased 11 times and decreased only 4 times.

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