Gold prices rise again in Bangladesh within 24 hours

Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) has raised the prices of gold for the second consecutive day, pushing the rate of 22-carat gold up by Tk 2,741 per bhori to Tk 2,24,182, inclusive of VAT.In a notice issued Wednesday morning, Bajus said the revision followed a rise in the price of pure gold in the local market, prompting the fresh adjustment. The new rate came into effect from 10am the same day.Under the revised pricing, each bhori (11.664 grams) of 21-carat gold will now cost Tk 2,14,093, while 18-carat gold has been set at Tk 1,83,883 per bhori. Traditional gold will sell at Tk 1,50,232 per bhori, the notice said.Bajus said the new prices will remain effective at all jewellery outlets until further notice, though making charges will continue to apply depending on ornament design.Since VAT is already included in the selling price of gold and silver ornaments, jewellers cannot charge it separately from customers.The association added that its existing rules on exchange and repur...

BAJUS raises gold price by Tk 1,633 per bhori

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) on Tuesday raised the price of gold in the domestic market, after two consecutive cuts, fixing the price of 22-carat gold at Tk 2,21,441 per bhori, including VAT. MapsIn a notice issued in the morning, BAJUS said the decision was taken in view of a rise in the price of pure gold in the local market, and the new rate came into effect from 10 am the same day.According to the revised rate, 21-carat gold will now cost Tk 2,11,468 per bhori, 18-carat gold ...

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Deputy Speaker of the National Parliament Barrister Kaiser Kamal on Wednesday urged journalists to uphold professional ethics and play a constructive role in building a "new Bangladesh," describing them as the conscience of the nation.He made the remarks while inaugurating a three-day training programme on AI and Fact-Checking, organised by the Press Institute Bangladesh (PIB) in Durgapur, Netrokona.Addressing the participants as the chief guest, Kaiser Kamal said journalism is a noble profession and called on reporters to avoid yellow journalism while holding public representatives accountable."No one is above mistakes. Point out my shortcomings as well so that I can correct them," he said, adding that journalists should work with integrity and contribute to the countr...

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