Dhaka, Feb. 2 -- The soaring price of gold in the global market is having a direct impact on Bangladesh, with domestic gold prices reaching record highs.

As the surge continues, many are speculating whether the price per bhori will surpass Tk 2 lakh in the near future.

According to the latest figures from the global spot market, gold prices have reached an all-time high of $2,800 per ounce (2.43 bhori). In line with this trend, the price of 22-carat gold in Bangladesh now stands at Tk 144,890 per bhori, the highest in the country's history.

A Sharp Rise Over the Years

Data from the Bangladesh Jewellers' Association (Bajus) shows that the price of 22-carat gold was only Tk 6,900 per bhori that in 2000. By 2010, this figure had risen to...