, June 6 -- The price of gold in Bangladesh has been reduced by Tk 5,482 per bhori, with the rate of 22-carat gold now set at Tk 229,373 per bhori, according to the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus).

In a statement issued on Saturday morning, Bajus said the latest adjustment was made in view of the decline in the price of pure gold (tejabi gold) in the local market. The new rates came into effect from 10am.

Under the revised pricing structure, the price of 21-carat gold has been cut by Tk 5,249 per bhori to Tk 218,933.

The price of 18-carat gold has been reduced by Tk 4,490 per bhori to Tk 187,674, while gold produced under the traditional method now costs Tk 152,857 per bhori after a reduction of Tk 3,616.

Bajus last adjusted ...