Bangladesh introduces new banknotes, drops Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s portrait

Bangladesh introduces new banknotes, drops Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s portrait

Bangladesh introduced new banknotes on Sunday (Jun 1), dropping the portrait of founding President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, father of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted in August last year. The new design introduced by the country’s caretaker government will showcase natural landscapes and traditional landmarks. “Under the new series and design, the notes … Read more

If India attacks Pakistan, Bangladesh should occupy Northeastern states: Yunus aide

If India attacks Pakistan, Bangladesh should occupy Northeastern states: Yunus aide

A former Bangladesh army officer and close aide of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has suggested that Dhaka should collaborate with China to occupy India’s northeastern states if it attacks Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Yunus’ interim government on Friday distanced itself from the remarks made by Major General (Retd) ALM Fazlur Rahman … Read more