Bangladesh eyes freer currency amid economic challenges

Bangladeshi Currency Banknote Taka Background of Bangladesh Currency BDT

Bangladeshi old coins—1 paisa, 5 paisa, 10 paisa, 25 paisa, 50 paisa, and the golden-colored 1 Taka—are cherished symbols of the country’s early monetary history after independence. Issued mainly in the 1970s and 1980s, these coins reflect a time when everyday transactions relied heavily on small denominations. The paisa coins were typically made of aluminum or steel, lightweight and simple in design, often featuring the national emblem, Bangla script, and the year of issue. The 25 and 50 paisa