Gold and silver prices soar
Business Desk
Jewellers in Bangladesh have raised the price of gold and silver for the inflating price of the precious metals in the market.
The price of standard gold has increased by Tk 1,166 to Tk 1,09, 291 per bhori, and standard silver is Tk 180 per gram, according to a latest decision taken by the Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (BAJUS) on Monday.
The standing committee meeting on pricing and price monitoring held a meeting to this end.
The price of 22-carat gold is now Tk 9,370 per gram, while it is Tk 8,945 for 21-carat, said a press release signed by committee chairman Masudur Rahman.
The price of 18-carat gold has been fixed at Tk 7,665 a gram, while that of traditional gold is at Tk 6,390 a gram. The new tariff will take effect on Tuesday, the release added.
The price of 22-carat silver is Tk 180 per gram, Tk 172 for 21-carat silver, Tk 147 for 18-carat silver, and Tk 110 for traditional silver.
