Dhaka, Sept. 24 -- Gold began selling at a record high in the country's market on Wednesday, following a sharp increase announced by the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) the night before.

With the latest adjustment, the price of 22-carat gold has reached Tk 1,94,859 per bhori (11.664 grams), the highest ever in Bangladesh's history. BAJUS raised the rate by Tk 3,663 within just a day, according to its press release.

As per the revised chart, 21-carat gold is now being sold at Tk 1,86,006 per bhori, 18-carat at Tk 1,59,424, and traditional gold at Tk 1,32,351.

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The rates include 5 percent VAT fixed by the government and a minimum 6 percent making charge set by BAJUS, though jewe...