Bangladesh drops the title of ‘Father of the Nation’ for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Bangladesh drops the title of ‘Father of the Nation’ for Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

The new notification brought on June 3 does not refer to Sheikh Mujib as the ‘Father of the Nation’ while referring to the war of 1971 and the role of freedom fighters

Founding Father Erased? Bangladesh’s New Banknotes Spark Political Uproar - Commonwealth Union

Bangladesh (Commonwealth Union)_ In a striking shift from past traditions, Bangladesh has unveiled a new series of currency notes that remove the image of its founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rehman, and instead highlight religious and historical landmarks from across the country. The move, initiated by the Bangladesh Bank under the interim administration of Nobel Laureate and Chief Adviser Mohammad Yunus, marks a symbolic departure from the lega…