, July 6 -- The Bangladesh Jewellers Association on Monday reduced the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 3,266 per bhori (11.664 grams), following a decline in the local market price of pure gold.

In a statement issued on Monday, BAJUS said the new prices, inclusive of VAT, took effect from 12:15pm after reviewing the overall market situation and the fall in the price of tejabi gold (pure gold) in the domestic market.

Under the revised rates, the price of 22-carat gold has been fixed at Tk 225,290 per bhori, including VAT.

The price of 21-carat gold has been set at Tk 215,142 per bhori, while 18-carat gold will cost Tk 184,758 per bhori. Gold produced under the traditional method has been priced at Tk 150,932 per bhori.

BAJUS said the new ...