, March 10 -- Gold prices in Bangladesh have increased again, with the price of 22-carat gold rising by Tk 3,266 per bhori (11.664 grams), the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) announced on Tuesday.

According to a Bajus notification issued in the morning, the new price of 22-carat gold has been set at Tk 268,214 per bhori, effective immediately.

The association said the price adjustment was made considering the overall market situation following a rise in the price of pure gold (tejabi gold) in the local market.

Under the revised rates, 21-carat gold will cost Tk 256,025 per bhori, while 18-carat gold has been priced at Tk 219,458 per bhori.

Gold produced under the traditional method will be sold at Tk 179,159 per bhori.

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