Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- Gold prices in Bangladesh surged to an all-time high on Wednesday, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) raising the price by Tk 7,348 per bhori, citing an increase in the local market price of pure gold.

According to a BAJUS notification issued in the morning, the price of 22-carat gold has been fixed at Tk 269,788 per bhori (11.664 grams), the highest ever in the country's history.

The new rate came into effect immediately.

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

Under the revised rates, the price of 21-carat gold has been set at Tk 257,483 per bhori, 18-carat gold at Tk 220...