The price of 22-carat gold has hit Tk1,02,876 per bhori, the highest in the history of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh Jewellers’ Association (Bajus) announced the rate in a press release on Thursday.
According to the press release, the price of 22-carat gold has been increased by Tk2,333.
The new rate will be effective from Friday.
With the new rates, 21-carat gold will cost Tk98,210 per bhori and 18-carat gold will cost Tk84,214 per bhori.
According to different categories, the price of 22-carat heavy silver is Tk1,715 per gram.
The price of 21-carat silver is Tk1,633, per bhori 18-carat silver costs Tk1,400 and the price of traditionally acquired silver is Tk1,050 per bhori.
In the release, Bajus stated that the adjustment came as a result of a price increase in the local bullion market.
Earlier on October 16, The price of 22 carat gold was increased by Tk1,166.
The earlier historic high was Tk101,243 a bhori, which came into effect on August 25 in 2023.
