Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- Gold prices in Bangladesh have surged by Tk 8,806 per bhori in two consecutive hikes over two days, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) setting the price of 22-carat gold at Tk 229,664 per bhori.

BAJUS raised the price on Thursday of 22-carat gold by Tk 5,482 per bhori, following a Tk 3,324 increase on Wednesday.

The latest price came into effect from Thursday morning, according to a BAJUS press release.

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

Under the latest price structure, a bhori (11.664 grams) of 22-carat gold costs Tk 229,664, including VAT.

The price of 21-carat...