Desk News || government is releasing a newly designed Tk 5 currency note under the theme "Historical and Archaeological Architecture of Bangladesh" from today (Tuesday May 19, 2026 ).According to a press release issued by the Finance Division of the Ministry of Finance, the new note has been printed with updated design and security features bearing the signature of Finance Secretary Dr. Md. Khairuzzaman Mozumder.The note will initially be issued from the Motijheel office of Bangladesh Bank and later from its other offices across the country.The newly designed Tk 5 note measures 117 mm by 60 mm. The front side of the note features an image of the historic Star (Tara) Mosque on the left side, while the background contains an image of Bangladesh’s national flower, the water lily, with leaves and buds.The reverse side of the note carries an image titled "Graffiti-2024".The note contains several modern security features, including a watermark of the face of the Royal Bengal Tiger with a bright electrotype watermark "5" underneath, alongside the monogram of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.A 2 mm wide embedded security thread has been incorporated on the left side of the note, which becomes visible from both sides when held against light. In addition, the upper portion of the guilloche pattern at the lower front side contains numerous horizontally printed "BANGLADESH" microprints.The note predominantly carries a light pink colour tone.The press release said all existing paper notes and metallic coins currently in circulation will remain valid alongside the newly issued Tk 5 note.Considering the demand of currency collectors, a non-exchangeable Tk 5 specimen note has also been printed. The specimen note will be available at a fixed price from the Bangladesh Bank Currency Museum.