Gold prices were cut again in Bangladesh on Thursday, following a fall in international prices, with the rate for 22-carat gold, the highest quality sold in the country, reduced by Tk 2,216 to Tk 221,966 per bhori (11.664 grams), including VAT.

The new rates took effect at 10am. Under them, 21-carat gold costs Tk 211,993 per bhori, down Tk 2,100; 18-carat gold costs Tk 182,075, down Tk 1,808; and traditional-method gold costs Tk 148,774, down Tk 1,458. Prices were also reduced across all categories on November 11, when 22-carat gold sold at Tk 224,182.

Silver prices were unchanged, with 22-carat silver at Tk 3,499 per bhori.

Gold prices have been revised 136 times this year, with 65 increases and 71 reductions. The record price for 22-carat gold was Tk 286,001 per bhori on January 29, after a Tk 16,213 increase.