Staff Correspondent 
The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) raised the price of gold by Tk 2,158 per bhori on Saturday. The revised prices came into effect at 10am that day and will remain effective today, Tuesday.
According to the latest BAJUS rates, the price of 22-carat gold is Tk 236,779 per bhori (11.664 grams).
BAJUS said the price of pure gold (Tezabi gold) in the local market has declined. Considering the overall market situation, the new gold prices were set including VAT.
Under the revised rates, 21-carat gold costs Tk 226,165 per bhori, while 18-carat gold costs Tk 194,206 per bhori. Gold sold under the traditional method is priced at Tk 158,630 per bhori.
The revised prices will remain applicable in Bangladesh’s market today, Tuesday.
