Bangladesh Bank on Monday issued a special warning against the growing circulation and promotional use of 'sample notes' designed to resemble genuine currency, saying such practices risk fuelling counterfeit activities and destabilising the country's monetary management system, reports UNB.
In a notice, the central bank said misleading videos and images have recently been circulating on social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, showing the use of oversised or replica 'sample notes' closely matching the design and dimensions of authentic banknotes for marketing campaigns and content creation.
It also observed instances where papers resembling real currency are being used in public places and markets for various commercial promotions.
Bangladesh Bank said producing, using or distributing any document, paper or object that resembles a circulating banknote and is capable of causing confusion constitutes a punishable offence under Section 489(e) of the Penal Code, 1860. Legal action will be taken against individuals or institutions found involved in such activities, it warned.
BB warns against use of 'sample notes' mimicking real currency
FE Team | Published: February 16, 2026 23:03:09
BB warns against use of 'sample notes' mimicking real currency
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