DHAKA: Bangladesh Jewellers' Association (BAJUS) on Tuesday (February 18) decided to increase the price of gold at Tk 1,166 per bhori.

The new rate will be effective from Wednesday (February 19), says a press release issued by BAJUS.

According to new price of BAJUS, gold in the local market will be sold at Tk 61,527.60 per bhori of 22-carat.   However, up to Tuesday the price is fixed at Tk 60,361.20 per bhori.

21-carat gold will be sold at Tk 59, 194, but now it is being sold at Tk 58,028.40.  18-carat gold will be sold at Tk 54, 179.28, but now it is being sold at Tk 53, 012.88.

BDST: 2149 HRS, FEB 18, 2020

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