Bangladesh Bank has announced the introduction of new banknotes in 1000, 50, and 20 taka denominations with updated designs and advanced security features, set to be released for the first time on June 1. Signed by Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur, these notes are part of a broader redesign initiative titled “Bangladesh’s Historic and Archaeological Architecture.” The new notes aim to highlight the country’s cultural heritage while incorporating robust anti-counterfeiting measures.

Printed on 100% cotton paper, the new 1000 taka note will feature the National Martyrs’ Memorial on the front, the National Parliament House on the reverse, and multiple high-tech security elements including color-shifting threads, watermark of a Royal Bengal Tiger, microprints, UV-visible floral motifs, and tactile markings for the visually impaired. A total of 13 distinct security features have been embedded to enhance authenticity.

The 50 taka note, rendered in deep brown tones, will depict the historic Ahsan Manzil on the front and artist Zainul Abedin’s iconic painting “Struggle” on the back. Security features include a 2mm security thread, microprinting, watermarking, and textured printing to prevent forgery and assist visually impaired users.

The 20 taka note, in green hues, showcases the Kantajew Temple on the front and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Paharpur Buddhist Vihara on the reverse. Like the other denominations, it includes a watermark, color-shifting thread, see-through registration patterns, and microtexts to ensure validity.

Initially available from Bangladesh Bank’s Motijheel office, the notes will later be issued through other branches nationwide. The currently circulating notes and coins will remain legal tender. Additionally, non-exchangeable sample versions of these notes will be available for collectors at Bangladesh Bank’s Currency Museum in Mirpur for a fixed price.

This redesign initiative spans all denominations—1000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, and 2 taka—positioning Bangladesh Bank at the forefront of secure and culturally expressive currency issuance.