Jewellers have raised gold prices by Tk3,557 to Tk1,51,900 per bhori (11.664 grams), citing an increase in the price of pure gold in the local market.

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring made the decision at a meeting on Tuesday.

On 17 February, the price of gold was set at Tk1,51,282 per bhori, which came into effect the following day.

Under the latest adjustment, the price of 22-carat gold has been set at Tk13,023 per gram, while 21-carat gold will cost Tk12,431 per gram, according to a press release signed by Masudur Rahman, chairman of the committee.

The price of 18-carat gold has been fixed at Tk10,655 per gram, while traditional gold will now cost Tk8,777 per gram.

The new rates will take effect from Wednesday, the statement added.

However, silver prices remain unchanged. The price of 22-carat silver stands at Tk221 per gram, 21-carat at Tk210, 18-carat at Tk181, and traditional silver at Tk136 per gram.

BDST: 0844 HRS, MAR 05, 2025
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