Dhaka, March 22 -- Eid Salami with crisp new banknotes adds an extra dimension to the joy of Eid, alongside new clothes and shoes.
Every year, Bangladesh Bank releases fresh currency notes ahead of Eid, and this year was no exception.
However, due to a ban, new notes featuring the image of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman were not released into circulation, prompting Bangladesh Bank to withdraw its decision to exchange new notes.
This move has left many customers disappointed and frustrated. As a result, some people are purchasing new notes from street vendors outside Bangladesh Bank at inflated prices.
Following the controversy over the release of notes featuring Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, a decision was made on 10 March to suspend the distribution o...