Gold prices go up again in Bangladesh within 10 days
The new prices comes into effect from today (15 June)
The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) has increased gold prices by Tk2,192 per bhori, less than 10 days after the last hike just ahead of Eid.
According to a press release issued by Bajus yesterday (14 June), the new prices comes into effect from today (15 June).
As per the revised rates, the price of 22-carat gold has been set at Tk1,74,528 per bhori (11.664 grams).
Bajus said the price of pure gold in the local market has gone up, prompting the latest price adjustment after reviewing the overall situation.
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Following the new pricing structure, the cost of 21-carat gold now stands at Tk1,66,597 per bhori, while 18-carat gold will be sold at Tk1,42,802 per bhori. Gold made using traditional methods will cost Tk1,18,168 per bhori.
Buyers will also have to pay a mandatory 5% government-fixed VAT and a minimum 6% Bajus-set making charge along with the selling price.
Bajus said the making charge may vary depending on the design and quality of jewellery.
On 5 June, Bajus last revised gold prices, increasing them by Tk2,415 per bhori, setting the rate of 22-carat gold at Tk1,72,336 per bhori.
