The 10 Taka banknote issued in 1993 by the Government of Bangladesh features a portrait of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of the nation, on the obverse. The reverse displays the iconic Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban (National Parliament House), designed by Louis Kahn, symbolizing Bangladesh’s commitment to democracy and governance. Printed in a combination of vibrant colors, this note holds historical and cultural significance and remains a popular piece among collectors.
Obverse
Atia Mosque (Bengali: আতিয়া মসজিদ, Arabic: مسجد عطية) is a four-domed mosque located in Bangladesh’s Tangail District. It was built in the 17th century during the Mughal period and lies on the eastern banks of the Louhajang River.
The mosque, which is located about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) south from the city of Tangail, is in the village of Atia in Delduar Upazila.
Lettering: 10
Reverse
Kaptai Dam (Bengali: কাপ্তাই বাঁধ) is on the Karnaphuli River at Kaptai, 65 kilometres (40 mi) upstream from Chittagong in Rangamati District, Bangladesh. It is an earth-fill embankment dam with a reservoir (known as Kaptai Lake) water storage capacity of 6,477 million cubic metres (5,251,000 acre⋅ft). The primary purpose of the dam and reservoir was to generate hydroelectric power. Construction was completed in 1962. The generators in the 230 megawatts (310,000 hp) Karnafuli Hydroelectric Power Station were commissioned between 1962 and 1988. It is the only hydroelectric power station in Bangladesh.
Lettering:
TEN TAKA
BANGLADESH BANK
Watermark
Tiger
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Features
| Issuer | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bangladesh Bank (বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক) |
| Ruling authority | People’s Republic (1971-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 1982-1995 |
| Value | 10 Taka 10 BDT = GBP 0.06 |
| Currency | Taka (1972-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 139 × 70 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
