Bangladesh government has decided to issue new currency notes that will no longer feature the image of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, 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 interim government plans to redesign several denominations, starting with 20, 100, 500, and 1,000 Takka notes. These new notes will not include Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s image, marking a major shift from current designs that prominently display his likeness.
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, Ministry of Finance sent a letter to Bangladesh Bank, instructing them also to submit detailed proposals for new currency designs. Central Bank’s Currency and Design Advisory Committee will review and recommend the changes. Ministry of Finance requested swift action to finalize new designs.
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“We request that Bangladesh Bank submit specific proposal to Finance Division as soon as possible, following recommendations of Currency and Design Advisory Committee,” letter emphasized.
Previously, under Sheikh Hasina’s government, 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, interim government is signaling a clear departure from past administration’s practices.
This decision to redesign currency also reflects interim government’s efforts to redefine national identity and distance itself from legacy of Sheikh Hasina’s rule. As 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.