5 BDT #33

Front

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (1920–1975), founding father of Bangladesh and first President of the nation. Known as 'Bangabandhu' (Friend of Bengal), he led the Awami League and the independence movement that resulted in the creation of Bangladesh in 1971 following the Liberation War; he served as Prime Minister and later President before his assassination in 1975. His portrait has appeared on all Bangladeshi banknotes since independence, symbolizing the nation's foundation and identity.

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Atiya Mosque in Tangail District, a Mughal-era mosque built in the 17th century during the reign of Sultan Hussain Shah. This single-domed brick structure with its characteristic terracotta ornamentation is an important example of pre-Mughal and early Mughal Islamic architecture in Bengal, representing the region's rich architectural heritage and religious history.

History

This is part of Bangladesh's current polymer-transition series issued by Bangladesh Bank. The 5 taka denomination featuring Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on the obverse and the Atiya Mosque on the reverse has been a standard design since the early series of independent Bangladesh. The 2022 issue year indicates this is from a recent printing run of the ongoing series that began modernization around 2012 with enhanced security features. Bangladesh Bank continues to honor the nation's founder on all denominations while showcasing the country's architectural and cultural heritage on the reverses.