The Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association, BAJUS, has increased the prices of gold, with raising 22 carat gold by Tk 3,033 to Tk 1,65,209 per bhori (11.664 grams).

This is the highest rise in gold prices in the country’s history till Wednesday, April 16.

The prices have been hiked following a rise in the price of pure gold in the local market, BAJUS said in a statement today.

The new prices will come into effect from Thursday, April 17.