, Aug. 6 -- Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) has raised the price of gold in the domestic market by a significant margin, fixing the price of 22-karat gold at Tk 232,930 per bhori, including VAT, with an increase of Tk 9,856.

The new price came into effect from 10 am on Thursday, according to a notification issued by the association.

Bajus said the decision was taken in line with the rising price of pure gold in the local market, which prompted the overall price adjustment.

Under the new rate, 21-karat gold will now cost Tk 222,491 per bhori, 18-karat gold Tk 191,056 per bhori, and traditional gold Tk 156,064 per bhori, all inclusive of VAT, the notification said.

The revised prices will remain effective at all jewellery outle...