Dhaka, June 4 -- In an effort to curb personal gold imports, Bangladesh's interim government has introduced new restrictions preventing inbound passengers from bringing gold bars into the country more than once a year.

Previously, travelers were permitted to carry up to 10 bhoris-or approximately 117 grams-of gold multiple times a year by paying a fixed duty. Under the revised baggage regulations, each traveler can now bring in that same amount only once annually.

The updated rules will take effect 30 days after their publication in the official gazette.

Additionally, the government has raised import duties on gold bars. The duty on 117 grams of gold has increased from Tk 40,000 to Tk 50,155 under the new regulation. Any excess gold ca...