The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has cut gold prices on the local market again. This time 22-carat gold has been lowered by Tk 2,158 a bhori, bringing the total cut for this grade over four consecutive reductions to Tk 9,856 a bhori.
Under the new decision, one bhori of 22-carat gold will sell for Tk 219,808 from 10am on Friday. BAJUS announced the new price in a notice in the morning. With this decision, gold prices on the local market have fallen for the fourth time in a row.
On Thursday, 22-carat gold had been cut by Tk 2,216 a bhori, setting the price at Tk 221,966. BAJUS had lowered prices twice before that. In all, the price has fallen by Tk 9,856 a bhori over four reductions.
Under the new price list, 21-carat gold is set at Tk 209,894 a bhori, 18-carat gold at Tk 180,267 a bhori and gold made by the traditional method at Tk 147,316 a bhori. VAT is included in these prices.
BAJUS has not changed silver prices, and silver jewellery is selling at the earlier rates. A bhori of 22-carat silver costs Tk 3,499, 21-carat Tk 3,383, 18-carat Tk 2,916 and traditional-method silver Tk 2,216.
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