Dhaka, Sept. 30 -- Gold traders in the country have started selling 22-carat gold at a historic high of Tk 195,384 per bhori (11.664 grams) from Tuesday.

The Bangladesh Jewellers' Association (BAJUS) increased the rate by Tk 2,415 per bhori, citing higher prices of pure gold in the local market.

As per the revised tariff, 21-carat gold will cost Tk 186,496 per bhori, 18-carat gold Tk 159,855, and traditional gold Tk 132,725 per bhori.

The selling price will include a mandatory 5 percent VAT set by the government and a minimum making charge of 6 percent fixed by BAJUS, with additional variations depending on design and quality.

The latest hike comes just two days after BAJUS lowered the price on September 27, when the rate of 22-carat ...