The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) announced another increase in gold prices on Thursday morning. The price of 22-karat gold has risen by 2,508 taka per *bhori* (11.664 grams), reaching 232,930 taka. This marks a new record high for gold prices in the country. The new pricing is effective nationwide from 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 18th, according to a BAJUS notice. This is the latest in a series of price hikes for the precious metal in recent months, impacting consumers and the jewellery market. No specific reasons for the increase were immediately provided by BAJUS.