Dhaka, Oct 29 (V7N)- Gold prices have risen again in Bangladesh, with the price of 22-carat gold increasing by Tk 1,633 per bhori to Tk 224,707, including value-added tax (VAT).
The new prices took effect at 10:00am on Thursday, October 29, according to a notification issued by the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS).
Under the revised rates, the price of 21-carat gold has been set at Tk 214,618 per bhori, while 18-carat gold will cost Tk 184,291 per bhori. The price of traditional gold has been fixed at Tk 150,582 per bhori.
BAJUS said the latest adjustment followed an increase in the price of acidic gold in the local market.
The association had last revised gold prices on the morning of October 28. At that time, the price of 22-carat gold was increased by Tk 2,216 to Tk 223,074 per bhori, including VAT.
Under the previous rates, 21-carat gold was priced at Tk 213,043 per bhori, 18-carat gold at Tk 182,950 and traditional gold at Tk 149,474 per bhori.
The latest adjustment marks another increase in gold prices in the domestic market within two days.
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