Gold prices have fallen on the domestic market, in line with the international market. On Friday (23 October) the price fell by up to Tk 2,158 a bhori.
On Thursday, gold had already fallen by Tk 1,691 a bhori. That means the metal has fallen by up to Tk 3,849 a bhori in two days.
The Bangladesh Jewellers Association announced the cut on Friday morning, saying the price of pure (tejabi) gold had fallen on the domestic market and prices had been adjusted accordingly.
The main reason, however, is the fall in gold prices on the global market. The new prices took effect at 10am on Friday.
Under the new rates, 22-carat gold is down Tk 2,158 to Tk 224,182 a bhori. The 21-carat price is down Tk 2,100 to Tk 214,093 a bhori.
The price of 18-carat gold is down Tk 1,808 to Tk 183,883 a bhori, and gold of the traditional grade is down Tk 1,458 to Tk 150,232.
Silver prices have also fallen slightly. 22-carat silver is down Tk 175 to Tk 3,849 a bhori, and 21-carat silver is down Tk 175 to Tk 3,674. The gold and silver prices include value added tax (VAT).
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