Bangladesh is a country that has had to fight hard for its independence. After the partition of India, the territory became part of Pakistan, it became known as East Pakistan. However, when the Pakistani government became too oppressive towards its Bengali population, and many people began pushing for independence. India also aided them in their fight for independence. In 1971 Bangladesh finally declared independence. Read along to learn about the commemorative Bangladesh 50 Taka banknote for the supreme court and constitution golden jubilee.

Pakistan Signing Surrender Agreement, 1971 | Source: Wikipedia

Towards the end of 2022 you can say that the Central Bank of Bangladesh was quite busy. They released 50 Taka banknote commemorating the inauguration of Bangladesh’s First Metro Rail but, that same month they also released another banknote.

Bangladesh 50 Taka | 2022 | Metro | Source: Banknote World

On December 18, 2022 the Central Bank of Bangladesh issued a new commemorative 50 Taka banknote. This banknote celebrates the Golden Jubilee (50 Years) of the Constitution and the Supreme Court of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.

Constitution of Bangladesh (first page only) | Source: Wikipedia

The constitution of Bangladesh was made effective on December 16, 1972. It’s the supreme law of the country and lays down all the legal framework of the country. The supreme court of Bangladesh was established in the capital Dhaka also in the year 1972.

Bangladesh 50 Taka | 2022 | Golden Jubilee of the Constitution & Supreme Court | Source: Numista

The Constitution & Supreme Court Golden Jubilee Banknote

The banknote is colored in shades of red and also white. The obverse side features a portrait of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman who was a politician and the founder of Bangladesh. He also served as the first president of Bangladesh. In the background you can also find an image of the Bangladesh National Parliament located in the capital Dhaka. On the right side of the banknote is also a golden Jubilee of the constitution logo and a miniature image of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh.

Supreme Court of Bangladesh Front | Source: Supreme Court of Bangladesh

The reverse side of the banknote features a large image of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh in Dhaka. In the upper right hand corner you can also find an image of the Bank of Bangladesh seal. What do you think of the new release from the Bangladesh Bank?

Sources / Credit:

https://www.bb.org.bd/en/index.php/currency/commemnote

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangladesh

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_of_Bangladesh

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supreme_Court_of_Bangladesh

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