On Friday (July 10) morning, BAJUS announced this in a notice. The new price became effective from 10 am.

BAJUS stated that due to the increase in the price of pure gold in the local market, the new price including VAT has been set considering the overall situation.

Under the new price, the value per bhori (11.664 grams) of gold:

22 carat: Tk 2,24,182

21 carat: Tk 2,14,093

18 carat: Tk 1,83,883

Traditional method gold: Tk 1,50,232

BAJUS said this price will remain effective in all jewelry establishments in the country until further decision. However, wages will be added separately according to the design and craftsmanship of the ornaments.

The organization further stated that VAT will be included in the selling price of gold and silver ornaments. Therefore, VAT cannot be collected separately from customers. Additionally, in the case of ornament exchange and purchase, the previous rule will remain, excluding VAT, wages, and stone value.

Earlier, on July 9, BAJUS had reduced the price by Tk 3,324 per bhori, setting the price of 22-carat gold at Tk 2,21,966 per bhori.

So far this year, the price of gold has been adjusted 89 times. Among these, the price has increased 44 times, decreased 44 times, and VAT has been adjusted once.