The jewellers have increased pure gold prices by Tk 1,283 a bhori for the local market with effect from tomorrow because of the rising bullion prices in the international market.

According to the new rates, each bhori or 11.664 grammes of 22-carat gold will be sold at Tk 98,444.16.

The standing committee on pricing and price monitoring of Bangladesh Jewellers Samity (Bajus) announced the new rate today, Bajus said in a press release.

On April 10, the Bajus cut gold prices by 2 per cent to Tk 97,161.12 a bhori from the earlier historic high of Tk 99,144.

On April 2, the Samity hiked prices of gold for the last time.