, May 4 -- Bangladesh Bank has planned to circulate newly designed banknotes in the market before Eid-ul-Azha, according to sources at the central bank.

The redesigned notes will feature graffiti commemorating the July Uprising, along with elements reflecting the country's cultural heritage and traditions.

Discussions surrounding the introduction of the new notes began on August 5 last year.

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Although the banknotes were already printed, the government held back their release to avoid public backlash and controversy.

Despite nine months passing since the political shift, the new notes are yet to enter circulation. Since the notes feature an image of Sheikh Mujibur Ra...