Dhaka, June 10 -- Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) has reduced gold prices in the domestic market for the second time this month, cutting the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 6,591 per bhori to Tk 222,782.

The new rates came into effect from 10:00 am on Wednesday, reports UNB, citing Bajus statement.

Bajus said the decision was taken following a decline in the price of pure gold (tejabi gold) in the local market. Under the revised rates, a bhori (11.664 grams) of 22-carat gold will now cost Tk 222,782.

The price of 21-carat gold has been set at Tk 212,635 per bhori, while 18-carat gold will be sold at Tk 182,250 per bhori.

Gold produced under the traditional method will cost Tk 148,424 per bhori.

The latest adjustment comes just ...