The gold price in the local market has jumped by Tk 2,333 to record Tk 99,377 per bhori.

Standing committee on pricing and price monitoring of Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (BAJUS) made the decision at a meeting held on Wednesday.

The price of 18-carat gold has been fixed at Tk 81,298 a bhori while that of traditional gold at Tk 67,768 a bhori.

The new tariffs come into effect on Friday.

On the other hand, the price of 22-carat silver is Tk 1,715 per bhori while 21-carat is Tk 1,633 and 18-carat silver Tk 1,400 per bhori and Tk 1,050 for traditional one.

Bd-pratidin English/Golam Rosul