Gold price rises by Tk1,178 per bhori
The new rate will be effective from Sunday (19 May)
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The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) today (18 May) increased the price of gold by Tk1,178 per bhori, followed by a price hike in the local bullion market.
According to a Bajus statement, 22-carat gold will now cost Tk1,18,460 per bhori (11.664 grams).
Apart from this, the price of 21-carat gold has been set at Tk1,13,082 per bhori and 18-carat gold at Tk96,916 per bhori. Besides, for the traditional method, the price of gold will be Tk80,131 per bhori.
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The new rate will be effective from Sunday.
The apex body of gold traders increased the gold price for the 5th time in May so far.
