Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- Gold prices in Bangladesh have soared to a new all-time high, with the price of 22-carat gold set at Tk 238,879 per bhori (11.664 grams), following the latest adjustment by the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS).

In a notification issued late Monday night, BAJUS announced a price hike of Tk 4,199 per bhori, pushing gold prices to a record level.

The new rates will come into effect from Tuesday morning.

Under the revised prices, 21-carat gold will cost Tk 228,031 per bhori, 18-carat gold Tk 195,430 per bhori, while gold under the traditional method has been fixed at Tk 160,147 per bhori.

BAJUS said the price adjustment was made in view of an increase in the local market price of tejabi gold (pure gold), consider...