Dhaka, Oct. 29 -- Gold prices have risen again in Bangladesh, with the best-quality 22-carat gold up by Tk 1,633 a Bhori to Tk 224,707.

The increase comes a day after a Tk 2,216 rise that followed four cuts totalling nearly Tk 10,500.

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) announced the increase, and the new rate has applied across the country since 10am on Thursday.

Other grades have risen at about the same rate, and 22-carat gold is up Tk 3,849 a Bhori in two days.

Hallmarked 22-carat jewellery now sells at Tk 19,265 a gram including VAT, or Tk 224,707 a Bhori at 11.664g.

A Bhori of 21-carat gold costs Tk 214,618, 18-carat Tk 184,291 and traditional-method gold Tk 150,582.

Before 10am on Thursday, the 22-carat price was Tk 2...