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