Dhaka, Dec. 28 -- Gold prices in Bangladesh have climbed for the eighth consecutive time, with the price of 22-carat gold reaching a new all-time high of Tk 229,431 per bhori (11.664 grams) on Sunday.

Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) announced at night that it has increased the price of gold by Tk 1,575 per bhori, a decision that will take effect from Monday morning.

BAJUS said the latest adjustment was made considering the overall market situation, particularly the rise in the price of pure gold (tejabi gold) in the local market.

Under the new rates, the price of 21-carat gold has been set at Tk 218,992 per bhori, 18-carat gold at Tk 187,732 per bhori, and traditional-method gold at Tk 156,531 per bhori.

In addition to the se...