Bangladesh to remove Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's image from currency

Bangladesh is set to remove the image of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, father of Sheikh Hasina and the iconic figure behind the founding of the country, from its currency notes. 

According to the Dhaka Tribune, Bangladesh Bank is printing new notes, including the features of the July uprising referring to the student-led protests forcing Hasina to flee the country on August 5. 

According to the central bank, banknotes of Taka 20, 100, 500, and 1,000 are being printed on the instructions of the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. 

The new notes will not include the image of 'Bangabandhu' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. 

Religious structures, Bengali traditions and "graffiti" drawn during the July uprising will be included. 

The new notes are expected to be released within the next six months.