STAR BUSINESS REPORT

Gold prices have fallen for the fourth consecutive time, with the local market rate for pure gold now standing at Tk 1.93 lakh per bhori (11.664 grammes).

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) took the decision in a meeting yesterday, the association said in a press release.

On October 22, the price of gold per bhori was Tk 2.08 lakh. It dropped to Tk 2.07 lakh on October 26, and further declined to Tk 2.04 lakh on October 27.

Finally, on October 28, it fell again to Tk 1.93 lakh. The new price will take effect from October 29.