Dhaka, March 26 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has commenced a process of re-releasing banknotes featuring the portrait of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman that had previously been sealed in vaults.

The decision comes as the central bank navigates a slow rollout of new currency designs amid rising demand for cash. This is also seen as a policy shift by the new government.

According to the central bank, the distribution of these notes is being carried out following specific directives from the finance ministry. Bangladesh Bank officials noted that there are no legal or policy barriers to circulating the currency, as notes featuring Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's image were never officially demonetized or banned.

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