The 70 Taka commemorative banknote, issued in 2018 by the Bangladesh Bank, celebrates the nation’s progress in science, technology, and infrastructure. The obverse features the portrait of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh, alongside the National Memorial and the Betbuniya Earth Station. The reverse showcases the Bangabandhu-1 Satellite, the Padma Multipurpose Bridge, and a portrait of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, symbolizing Bangladesh’s advancements in space technology, infrastructure, and leadership.
Commemorative issue
Developing Bangladesh.
Obverse
Purple and multicolor. Sheik Mujibur Rahman at left, National Monument and Betbuniya earth satellite station towards right.
Reverse
Bangabandhu Satellite-1 above globe left. Padma multipurpose bridge centre. Sheikh Hasina facing at right.
Watermark
Sheik Mujibur Rahman, “100” below, bank logo upper left
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Features
| Issuer | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bangladesh Bank (বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংক) |
| Ruling authority | People’s Republic (1971-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating banknotes |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 70 Taka 70 BDT = GBP 0.42 |
| Currency | Taka (1972-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 140 × 62 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
