Gold Prices Plunge by ৳15,000 in a Single Day
The new pricing has come into effect today, Saturday, January 31, at 10:00 AM.In a press release issued by the BAJUS Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring, the association stated that this adjustment follows a decline in the price of pure gold (Tejabi gold) in the local market.
According to the new rates, 22-carat gold will now retail at ৳2,55,617 per bhori—down from the historical record high of ৳2,86,000 reached last Thursday.New Gold Rates at a Glance (Per Bhori):CategoryNew Price (BDT), 22-Carat৳2,55,617, 21-Carat৳2,44,011, 18-Carat৳2,09,136, Traditional Method৳1,71,869.
Silver Prices Also ReducedAlongside gold, the price of silver has also been lowered. According to the new price list, 22-carat silver is now set at ৳7,290 per bhori. Additionally, 21-carat silver will sell for ৳6,940, while 18-carat silver will be priced at ৳5,949.Over the past week, domestic prices had been hiked repeatedly due to a surge in the global market. However, traders believe this substantial price drop within a week's time will bring much-needed relief to general consumers.
