Gold prices have increased again in Bangladesh, just one day after the previous adjustment. The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has raised the price of gold by Tk 4,374 per bhori, with the new rates coming into effect at 10:00am on Saturday.

In a notice, BAJUS said the price of pure gold (Tejabi gold) had increased in the local market. Considering the overall market situation, the association revised gold prices, including VAT.

Under the new rates, the price of 22-carat gold stands at Tk 234,038 per bhori (11.664 grams), including VAT.

The new prices are:

22-carat gold: Tk 234,038 per bhori
21-carat gold: Tk 223,541 per bhori
18-carat gold: Tk 191,931 per bhori
Traditional-method gold: Tk 156,822 per bhori

BAJUS said the revised prices will remain effective at all jewellery shops across the country until further notice.

The association had last adjusted gold prices on Friday morning, reducing the price by Tk 3,266 per bhori.

Meanwhile, silver prices remain unchanged in the local market despite the increase in gold prices.

The current VAT-inclusive prices of silver are:

22-carat silver: Tk 4,899 per bhori
21-carat silver: Tk 4,666 per bhori
18-carat silver: Tk 4,024 per bhori
Traditional-method silver: Tk 3,033 per bhori