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DHAKA – Gold prices in Bangladesh have soared to a new record, with the cost of 22-carat gold climbing by Tk 2,000 to reach Tk 106,339 per bhori. The Bangladesh Jewellers Samity (BAJUS) has announced that the revised prices will be effective from today.
The latest increase is part of a series of recent hikes in the precious metal’s valuation. On November 6, there was a significant rise of Tk 1,750, which at that time set a record price for gold in the country. Even before that, there was another notable increase on October 27. These consecutive price adjustments reflect an ongoing trend of escalating gold valuations in the local market.
The decision to raise the gold prices was made during a session of the Price Monitoring Committee chaired by MA Hannan Azad. An official circular issued after the meeting confirmed the implementation date and highlighted the continued upward trajectory of gold prices.
Apart from the top-tier 22-carat gold, other purity levels also saw price increases. The rate for the next tier is now set at Tk 101,500 per bhori, and a lower purity level is priced at Tk 86,983 per bhori. These changes come amid fluctuations in international…
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