Dhaka: Jewellers have cut the prices of gold by maximum Tk 991 per bhori-11.664 grams- to adjust the prices of the precious metal with the international market.

Bangladesh Jewellers' Samity (BAJUS) took the decision today. The new prices will be effective from Monday.

According to BAJUS, per bhori (11.664 grams) of 22-carat or the best quality gold will now cost Tk 45,898 against Tk 46,889, 21-carat will cost Tk 43,857 against Tk 44,673 and 18-carat will cost Tk 37,908 against Tk 38,491. In traditional system, the rate of a bhori of gold will be Tk 25,020 against Tk 26,010.

Although the gold price witnessed a fall, the price of silver has increased by Tk 117 to Tk 1050 from Tk 933.