Gold price rises again to Tk 1,15,823 per bhori

Jewellers have raised the price of gold by Tk 1,750 to Tk1,15,823 per bhori (11.664 grams) due to a sharp rise in the price of the precious metal in the international markets.

The price of 22-carat gold now stands at Tk 9,930 per gram while it is Tk 9,480 for 21-carat gold, according to a press release issued by Bangladesh Jeweller's Association (BAJUS) on Saturday.

The price of 18-carat gold has been fixed at Tk8,125 a gram, while that of traditional gold is Tk6,770 per gram.

The new prices will come into effect from Sunday, added the press release.

The Prices of silver will cost Tk180 per gram for 22-carat, Tk 172 for 21-carat, Tk147 for 18-carat and Tk 110 for traditional silver, according to the press release.