Gold, platinum prices up by Tk 100 per gram

The local jewellers have increased the prices of platinum and three categories of gold equally.

The prices have been increased by Tk 100 on each gram of 23 carat of platinum, and 22, 21 and 18 carat of gold, effective from today (Wednesday), according to a press release issued by Bangladesh Jewellers' Association (BJS) on Tuesday.

With the fresh hike, per bhori of 23 carat platinum will now be sold at Tk 65,025.8 while 22 carat gold at Tk 53,362.8, 21 carat gold at Tk 51,030, and 18 carat gold at Tk 46,014.48.

The prices of traditional gold and silver remained unchanged.

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