Bangladesh Bank, Central bank in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Bangladesh Bank is the central bank of the country in Dhaka, controlling the national currency and financial system. The institution supervises commercial banks and other financial institutions through branches across the country.
The institution began operations on December 16, 1971, after the former branch of the State Bank of Pakistan was converted. This step followed immediately after independence from Pakistan and marked the beginning of a separate currency system.
The name appears in Bengali script on the facade, recalling the foundation after independence. Visitors see traditional elements in the construction that combine local craftsmanship with modern functions.
The headquarters is located in Motijheel, the financial district of Dhaka, and can be reached by public transport. A telephone helpline answers questions about services and complaints at number 16236.
The institution operates a currency history museum inside the building that guides visitors through centuries of Bengali coins and banknotes. Original documents from the founding period lie in display cases and show the emergence of the taka as national currency.
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