Gold soars to record Tk 202,195 per bhori

Gold prices in Bangladesh have surged to a record Tk 202,195 per bhori (11.664g), rising by Tk 1,420, according to a Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) announcement. The new rate takes effect tomorrow.In September alone, 22-carat gold rose by over Tk 16,000 per bhori, continuing a streak of record highs driven by:🌍 Global bullion price increases💱 Depreciation of the taka📉 Economic uncertainty and high inflationDespite the ongoing festive season (including Durga Puja) and the upcoming winter jewellery rush, jewellers in Dhaka report sales have dropped by nearly half.Although Bangladesh imports little gold, domestic prices remain closely aligned with international market trends.