Bangladesh Bank is bringing new banknotes to help people learn more about the country’s history, traditions, and natural beauty. These notes will not have anyone’s photo. Instead, they will show important historical places, beautiful landscapes, and cultural symbols of Bangladesh.
New Design Without Any Person’s Photo
Officials from Bangladesh Bank said that the new notes will not show any person’s picture. Instead, they will show famous buildings, natural scenes, and cultural items from different parts of the country. The goal of the new design is to show the true identity of Bangladesh.
Initial Release Before Eid-ul-Azha
In the first phase, only 20, 50, and 100 taka notes will be released. People are expected to get them before Eid-ul-Azha, around June 2 or 3, 2025. The remaining notes of other values will be released step by step. For now, the bank will release a limited number of the new notes into the market.
Signature of the New Governor on All Notes
All new notes will carry the signature of the new Governor of Bangladesh Bank, Mr. Ahsan Habib Mansur. In a recent event, he said that the country’s nature, culture, and history have been given special importance in designing these new notes.
Focus on National Identity and Symbols
Bangladesh Bank’s spokesperson, Arif Hossain Khan, stated that no individual’s photo will be used in these notes. Instead, important places and cultural identities of Bangladesh have been chosen for the designs.
Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus to See the Notes First
Before officially releasing the new notes into the market, they will be shown to the chief advisor, Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus. This is part of the official process before the launch.
Strong Public Interest in New Notes
There is already huge interest among the public about the new notes. Arif Hossain Khan further mentioned that the Governor had earlier explained the note designs and confirmed that the designs focus on nature, heritage, and culture – not individuals.
100 Taka Note – Featuring the Sundarbans and Historic Mosque
The new 100 taka note has two sides:
- One side shows the Sixty Dome Mosque (Shaṭ Gombuj Mosque) in Bagerhat and a Royal Bengal Tiger.
- The other side shows a scene from the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest, with a group of deer and a tiger. There’s also a watermark image of a tiger on the white part of the note.
200 Taka Note – Showing Religious Harmony
The new 200-taka note is light yellow in colour. Its design includes:
- One side showing the Aparajeyo Bangla sculpture in front of the Arts Building of Dhaka University.
- The other side shows people from Muslim, Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist communities with their religious clothes and places of worship, highlighting religious harmony.
- In the centre, on a green background, there is a map of Bangladesh.
500 Taka Note – City’s Pride with Language and Law
The 500 takas note has:
- One side with the Central Shaheed Minar, symbolizing the language movement and national pride.
- The Supreme Court of Bangladesh, which stands for the nation’s legal and judicial system, is depicted on the opposite side.
1000 Taka Note – Celebrating Independence and Democracy
The highest value note, 1000 taka, includes:
- One side showing the National Martyrs’ Memorial in Savar, which represents the struggles and sacrifices made for independence.
- The National Parliament House, which represents democracy and government in Bangladesh, is located on the other side.
A Celebration of Bangladesh’s Identity
The new banknotes bring together Bangladesh’s culture, history, nature, and spirit in a beautiful way. Many experts and regular people have liked this new step. They think it will help people feel prouder of their country and better understand its heritage.
Source: Dhaka Post
