Chitra Post Economy Desk: A shifting trend has been observed today in the country's domestic markets regarding essential commodities, precious metals, and foreign exchange transactions. Below is a summary of the latest market rates for today:
1. Gold Prices (Bullion Market) According to the latest data from BAJUS, the price of gold in the local market stands at BDT 1,55,000 per bhori. This marks a change of +2,000 (+1.3%) compared to the previous trading day.
2. US Dollar Exchange Rate The exchange rate for the US dollar in both open and interbank markets is BDT 122.50 today, reflecting a change of -0.80 (+1.65%) compared to the previous day.
3. Fuel Oil Prices As per the prices fixed by the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC), petrol is being sold at BDT 125.00, diesel at BDT 130.00, and kerosene at BDT 135.00 per liter today.
4. Essential Food Commodity Prices - Rice (Miniket): BDT 60.00 per kg (+2.00) - Flour (Atta): BDT 45.00 per kg (+1.00) - Eggs: BDT 12.00 per piece (+1.00) - Onions: BDT 80.00 per kg (-2.00) - Potatoes: BDT 30.00 per kg (-1.00)
5. National Budget and GDP Growth The size of the national budget for the current fiscal year 2025-26 is BDT 7,90,000 crore, with the country's GDP growth target set at 5.2%.




