The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has cut gold prices by Tk 3,266 per bhori, fixing 22-carat gold at Tk 2,28,031 per bhori from Tuesday (October 13).
BAJUS took the decision after the price of pure gold fell in the local market. The new price came into effect from 10:00AM. The BAJUS Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring made the decision at a meeting this morning.
Under the new rates, 22-carat gold will cost Tk 2,28,031 per bhori (11.664 grams) including VAT. A bhori of 21-carat gold will cost Tk 2,17,767 and 18-carat gold Tk 1,87,032. Traditional gold will cost Tk 1,52,798 per bhori.
BAJUS had raised gold prices on October 9. It then increased the price by Tk 2,216 per bhori and fixed 22-carat gold at Tk 2,31,297 per bhori including VAT.
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