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All Jewellery Shops to be Closed on 11 October: BAJUS

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Tuesday, 08 October 2024 , 05:04 PM


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On the occasion of Durga Puja, all jewellery shops in the country will be closed on Friday (October 11). 

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Bangladesh Jewelers Association (BAJUS) informed this in a circular on Tuesday (October 8).

It is said that as usual on the occasion of Autumn Durga Puja, BAJUS has decided to close all jewellery establishments across the country including the capital Dhaka, on Ashtami Puja on October 11.

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According to the announcement of BAJUS, all jewellery associations in the country will be closed on October 11.

Incidentally, the country's market is currently selling 22-carat gold at Tk1,37,449. Tk1,31,197 per 21 carat, Tk1,12,453 per 18 carat, and Tk92,286 per traditional method gold.

Apart from this, the selling price of gold has to be compulsorily added with a government-mandated 5 percent VAT and BAJUS-mandated minimum wage of 6 percent. However, the wages may vary depending on the design and quality of the jewellery.

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The price of gold has been adjusted 42 times in the country's market so far this year. Where the price has been increased 25 times, and reduced 17 times. In 2023, the price was adjusted 29 times.

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