Gold price hits record high in Bangladesh

The price of gold has reached a record high of Tk1,15,824 per bhori with the latest increase in price of Tk1,750 per bhori.

Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) in a press release on Saturday said that it would adjust prices following a rise in the local bullion market.

The new rate will be effective on Sunday, the release added.

According to the release, 22-carat gold will now cost Tk1,15,824 per bhori, 21-carat Tk1,10,575, and 18-carat Tk94,770.

This is the sixth time Bajus has increased the price of gold this year.