Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Gold prices in Bangladesh have risen by another Tk 3,324 per Bhori, taking the price of 22-carat bullion to Tk 224,182 in a fresh adjustment by the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS).

The new rates took effect nationwide at 1:45pm on Wednesday, just two days after the previous increase. BAJUS had raised the price by Tk 3,266 on Monday, setting it at Tk 220,858 per Bhori.

The latest increase follows a volatile run of adjustments. After cutting the 22-carat rate by Tk 10,439 in four instalments earlier in October, the association raised it by Tk 2,216 on Oct 28 and Tk 1,633 the following day. It then cut Tk 7,115 over Oct 30 and 31.

Under Wednesday's rates, 21-carat gold costs Tk 214,093 per Bhori, 18-carat Tk 183,...