The 50 Taka banknote issued in 2003 by the Bangladesh Bank is part of a transitional series that began incorporating enhanced design features while maintaining traditional national motifs. The obverse features Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Father of the Nation, whose legacy is central to Bangladesh’s identity. The reverse depicts the Jatiyo Sangsad Bhaban (National Parliament House), a modernist architectural landmark designed by Louis Kahn and a proud symbol of the country’s democratic foundation. This note, with its strong maroon and brown tones, reflects both history and modern statehood.
Obverse
Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban or National Parliament House, is the house of the Parliament of Bangladesh, located at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka.
Script: Bengali
Lettering:
বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক
পঞ্চাশ টাকা
৫০
Translation: Bangladesh Bank, Fifty Taka, 50
Reverse
Bagha Mosque is a mosque located at Bagha, 40 kilometres (25 mi) southeast of Rajshahi in Bangladesh. It is a great historical place in Bangladesh. It has wonderful architectural style.
Scripts: Bengali, Latin
Lettering:
৫০ বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক BANGLADESH BANK 50
বাঘা মসজিদ, রাজশাহী
পঞ্চাশ টাকা FIFTY TAKA
Translation: Bagha Mosque, Rajshahi
Watermark
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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 | 2003-2010 |
| Value | 50 Taka 50 BDT = GBP 0.30 |
| Currency | Taka (1972-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 130 × 60 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
