, Feb. 7 -- Gold prices in Bangladesh surged once again on Saturday, with the price of 22-carat gold crossing the Tk 260,000 mark per bhori, according to the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS).

In a notification issued in the morning, BAJUS announced an increase of Tk 7,640 per bhori, setting the price of 22-carat gold at Tk 262,090 per bhori. The revised rates came into effect immediately.

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

Under the new price structure, 21-carat gold is being sold at Tk 250,193 per bhori, 18-carat gold at Tk 214,443, while traditional method gold has been fixed at Tk 175,485 per bhori.

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