20 Taka

The 20 Taka banknote belongs to Bangladesh Bank's comprehensive redesign initiative reflecting the nation's cultural heritage and historical landmarks. The obverse features the Kantajew Hindu temple located in Dinajpur, one of Bangladesh's most significant architectural monuments built in the early 18th century and renowned for its intricate terracotta artwork, alongside a water lily symbolizing the country's natural beauty. The reverse depicts the Somapura Mahavihara, an important Buddhist monastery in Naogaon that represents the region's diverse religious heritage and historical significance.

This denomination measures 127 mm x 60 mm and is printed on 100 percent cotton paper, maintaining traditional banknote materials. The series represents a departure from previous designs that featured individual portraits, instead emphasizing Bangladesh's archaeological treasures, cultural landmarks, and environmental diversity. The note is primarily colored in blue, green, and brown tones reflecting the natural landscape and historical significance of the depicted structures.

The Kantajew temple, dedicated to the deity Kantaji (a form of Krishna), is celebrated for its remarkable terracotta panels depicting scenes from the Hindu epics Mahabharata and Ramayana. Somapura Mahavihara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 8th century during the Pala dynasty, was one of the greatest Buddhist centers of learning in the ancient world and attracted scholars from across Asia.