The Bangladesh government has decided to issue new currency notes that will no longer feature the image of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of the country and father of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. This move aims to remove traces of Sheikh Hasina’s administration.
Credible diplomatic sources revealed that the interim government plans to redesign several denominations, starting with the 20, 100, 500, and 1,000 Takka notes. These new notes will not include Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s image, marking a major shift from the current designs that prominently display his likeness.
The Bangladesh Ministry of Finance and Bangladesh Bank confirmed the decision. They will first redesign these four denominations, and officials indicated that they will eventually change all other denominations in a phased process.
Ministry of Finance Sent Letter to Bangladesh Bank in September
On September 29, the Ministry of Finance sent a letter to the Bangladesh Bank, instructing them also to submit detailed proposals for the new currency designs. The Central Bank’s Currency and Design Advisory Committee will review and recommend the changes. The Ministry of Finance requested swift action to finalize the new designs.
“We request that the Bangladesh Bank submit the specific proposal to the Finance Division as soon as possible, following the recommendations of the Currency and Design Advisory Committee,” the letter emphasized.
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Previously, under Sheikh Hasina’s government, the image of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman appeared on all notes from Takka 2 to Takka 1,000, as well as on coins. By removing his image, the interim government is signaling a clear departure from the past administration’s practices.
This decision to redesign the currency also reflects the interim government’s efforts to redefine the national identity and distance itself from the legacy of Sheikh Hasina’s rule. As the government moves forward with these changes, many citizens and political analysts will closely watch how this shift impacts the country’s political landscape and public sentiment.