Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Bangladesh Bank has prohibited the use of paper printed to resemble real or sample banknotes for product advertising or social media content, citing risks of fake currency circulation.

The central bank issued the warning on Monday, noting that recently, multiple videos and images on social platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube have shown marketing campaigns using "sample notes" that mimic the design and size of actual currency.

It said such activities also occur in open markets, where paper resembling real money is used for commercial promotions, creating confusion among handlers.

The bank noted that these actions contribute to the spread of counterfeit notes, undermining overall currency management.

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