, Nov. 18 -- The Bangladesh Bank has announced a price readjustment for its commemorative gold and silver coins, citing a rise in the international and local market prices of gold and silver.

The central bank confirmed the decision in a press release issued by its Department of Communications and Publications on Tuesday.

The new selling price for the commemorative gold coin (including the box) has been set at Tk 1,85,000. Previously, these coins were sold for Tk 1,70,000. The prices of silver coins have been hiked to Tk 14,000 each from Tk 8,500.

The central bank stated that the prices of the commemorative coins were adjusted due to the surge in both international and local bullion markets. The new prices will be effective from Novembe...