The 5 Taka banknote issued in 2012 continues Bangladesh’s tradition of honoring its founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, whose portrait appears on the obverse. The reverse features the Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban (National Parliament House), designed by renowned architect Louis Kahn, symbolizing the nation’s governance and democratic ideals. This issue includes updated security features and vibrant colors, reflecting the country’s blend of cultural pride and modern banknote technology.
Obverse
At Left-Portrait of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (Bengali: শেখ মুজিবুর রহমান; 17 March 1920 – 15 August 1975), shortened as Sheikh Mujib or Mujib. He was a Bangladeshi politician and statesman. He is called the “Father of the Nation” in Bangladesh. He is considered to be the driving force behind the independence of Bangladesh. He is popularly dubbed with the title of “Bangabandhu” (Bôngobondhu “Friend of Bengal”) by the people of Bangladesh.
At middle – National Martyrs’ Memorial (Bengali: জাতীয় স্মৃতি সৌধ Jatiyo Sriti Soudho). It is the national monument of Bangladesh, set up in the memory of those who died in the Bangladesh War of Independence of 1971, which brought independence and separated Bangladesh from Pakistan. The monument is located in Savar, about 35 km north-west of the capital, Dhaka.
Script: Bengali
Lettering:
বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক
চাহিবা মাত্র ইহার বাহককে
পাঁচ টাকা
দিতে বাধ্য থাকিবে
গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশদেশ সরকারের
দায়িত্বে প্রবর্তিত
গভর্নর
Translation:
BANGLADESH BANK
FIVE TAKA
GOVERNOR
Reverse
Kusumba Mosque (Bengali: কুসুম্বা শাহী মসজিদ) is a mosque in Manda Upazila of Naogaon District of Bangladesh. This mosque can be found in the village of Kusumba, which is its namesake. It was built in 1558–59 and is one of Bangladesh’s three national heritages sites. The mosque is often nicknamed “The Black Gem of Bangladesh”.
Script: Bengali
Lettering:
BANGLADESH BANK বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক
FIVE TAKA
কুসুম্বা মসজিদ, নওগাঁ
BANGLADESH BANK
Translation:
BANGLADESH BANK BANGLADESH BANK
FIVE TAKA
KUSUMBA MOSQUE, NAOGAON
BANGLADESH BANK
Watermark
Portrait of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Bank of Bangladesh logo, electrotype denomination
© gyoschak (CC BY-NC-SA)
Features
| Issuer | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bangladesh Bank (বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক) |
| Ruling authority | People’s Republic (1971-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 2011-2012 |
| Value | 5 Taka 5 BDT = GBP 0.030 |
| Currency | Taka (1972-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 117 × 60 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
