Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Gold prices in Bangladesh have soared to a new historic high, reaching Tk 209,101 per bhori (approximately 11.664 grams), breaking the record set just a day earlier.

The new rate, which reflects an increase of Tk 6,905 per bhori of 22-carat, comes into effect on today (Thursday), as announced by the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) on Wednesday.

The prices of 21-carat gold will be Tk 199,594 per bhori while 18-carat Tk 171,088 per bhori and traditional gold Tk 142,301 per bhori, Prices of the precious metal have been on a continuous upward trend, with record-setting hikes occurring almost weekly. In September alone, the price of 22-carat gold surged by over Tk 16,000 per bhori.

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