New Tk 100 banknote to be released tomorrow

Business Report:

Bangladesh Bank will release a redesigned Tk 100 note on August 12 (Tuesday), aiming to improve security and prevent counterfeiting.

The Communications and Publications Department of Bangladesh Bank confirmed the information in a press release on Sunday.

The new note will carry 10 separate security features, each designed to make counterfeiting far more difficult.

Among them is a bold “100” printed with color-shifting ink that changes appearance when tilted.
The note also has a twisted thread running through four distinct windows, which reveals the denomination when held to light.

Under ultraviolet light, the twisted thread displays the words “100 Taka” and “Bangladesh Bank” in fine print.

In addition, three raised dots on the edge will help visually impaired people identify the note by touch.

Other elements include a see-through number “100” that aligns perfectly when viewed against light, micro printed text, and ultra-fine fibres that glow under UV detectors.

A glossy protective layer has been added to improve the note’s lifespan.

Central bank officials say these features make the Tk 100 significantly harder to forge while giving the public clear, simple ways to verify authenticity.

The new note will be 140 by 62 millimetres, matching the size of existing Tk 100 bills but with sharper printing and richer colours.

National symbols, the bank’s logo and security clauses will be reproduced in high detail.

Both the old and new Tk 100 notes will remain in circulation for now. Banks, businesses and the public will be briefed on recognising the updated features.