Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- The Bangladesh Jewellers' Association (BAJUS) has cut gold prices for the third time in six days, lowering the price of the best-quality 22-carat gold by Tk 2,216 per Bhori in 24 hours.

Hallmarked 22-carat gold now sells at Tk 19,030 per gram, or Tk 221,966 per Bhori of 11.65g, across the country since 10am on Thursday.

The 21-carat grade now costs Tk 211,993, 18-carat Tk 181,075 and traditional-method gold Tk 148,774, down Tk 2,100, Tk 2,808 and Tk 1,458 respectively.

BAJUS had raised the price three times in four days, by Tk 12,072 in all, taking 22-carat gold to Tk 229,664 on Nov 5.

It cut Tk 2,741 on each of the next two days, so Thursday's reduction brings the total fall to Tk 7,698.

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