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The central bank of Bangladesh issued 1000, 50 and 20 new notes on Sunday. The picture of the country’s founder President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman has been removed from these notes.
In addition, new notes of 500, 200, 100 and 10 taka will be released soon. Regarding this, Bangladesh Central Bank spokesman Arif Hussain Khan said-
There will be no picture of a person in the new design, traditional sites of the country have found a place on new notes.
Khan further said- The new notes will be issued from the headquarters of the Central Bank and later from the rest of the offices across the country. “However, old notes and coins will also remain in circulation.
Photos of Hindu and Buddhist temples will also be printed on new notes. Since the formation of Bangladesh in 1971, the design of Note has been made five times (1972, 1970s, 1980–90s, 2000s, and 2025).
New notes are special from religious and historical perspective
- Religious and historical paintings: The notes will have pictures of Hindu and Buddhist temples, which reflect the cultural diversity of Bangladesh.
- Art of Zainul Abedin: The artifacts of the famous Bangladeshi painter Zainul Abedin, which reflect the Bengal famine (during British rule), will be on notes.
- National Monument: A design includes the National Memorial built in memory of the people who were martyred in the 1971 freedom struggle.
- Environment and Culture: The notes will have natural landscapes and traditional sites, which will highlight the natural and cultural heritage of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh’s currency related to political turmoil
According to Bangladeshi media, it is associated with political upheaval. The history of Bangladesh’s currency seems to have an impact of the ruling parties from time to time.
In 1972, when Bangladesh separated from East Pakistan and gained independence, there were geographical and cultural paintings on the initial notes.
Later, pictures of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman were included on the notes, especially when his Awami League party was in power.
The new currency is being considered a step towards reducing the influence of Sheikh Hasina’s rule and to include the image of the country.
Sheikh Hasina spoke on social media on 8 April, saying that earlier Bangladesh was seen as a model of development, but now it has become a terrorist country.
Attack on many signs related to Sheikh Mujib
Sheikh Mujib’s associated signs were constantly attacked since the coup in Bangladesh in August 2024. His statue in Dhaka was broken and the nemplate in many public places was also removed.
The interim government had also canceled 8 government holidays of freedom and the days associated with the founder. Sheikh Mujiburrahman was the first President of Bangladesh. He was also the Prime Minister of the country from 17 April 1971 to 15 August 1975.
Mujibur Rahman, father of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, also played a big role in bringing Bangladesh independence from Pakistan. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was murdered on 15 August 1975 at his house.
In August 2024, the statue of Sheikh Mujib was broken in Dhaka.
Sheikh Hasina started a crime case against humanity
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has begun trial in allegations related to crime against humanity. These allegations were formally registered at the International Crime Tribunal (ICT) in Bangladesh on Sunday.
Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam has filed these allegations in the tribunal. ICT prosecutor Ghazi Manwar Hussain Tamim has given this information to the Daily Star. On May 12, the Tribunal investigating agency submitted its investigation report against Hasina.
It was made five allegations of crime against humanity during the agitation in July 2024. According to the report, more than 1500 people were killed during the agitation while more than 25 thousand were injured.
The movement against reservation had coupled
Sheikh Hasina left the country on 5 August last year and came to India. Actually, students were protesting against him.
On June 5 in Bangladesh, the High Court implemented a 30% quota system in the job, protesting the students of universities in Dhaka against this reservation.
This reservation was being given to the families of freedom fighters. However, this reservation was later abolished by the Hasina government.
After this, students started protesting demanding his resignation. A large number of students and common people took to the road against Hasina and her government.
Two months after this Protest, he resigned as Prime Minister on 5 August. After this the interim government was established.
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