Dhaka, Oct. 22 -- Gold prices have fallen again, with the price of the best-quality, or 22-carat, gold cut by Tk 1,691 per Bhori after nine days, bringing the rate down to Tk 226,340.

The Bangladesh Jewellers Sammity (BAJUS), announced the price cut. The precious metal is being sold at the new rates across the country from 10am on Thursday.

Prices of other grades of gold have also been reduced at roughly the same rate.

Gold prices were last lowered on the morning of Oct 13, when the price of the best-quality gold was cut by Tk 3,266 per Bhori.

According to the BAJUS announcement, hallmarked 22-carat gold jewellery is being sold at Tk 19,405 per gram, including VAT, in the domestic market from 10am on Thursday.

With one Bhori equivale...