Central bank bans note-like tickets, coupons

Bangladesh Bank has banned the use of any ticket or coupon that looks like a banknote for any purpose of bills in hotels, restaurants, food courts or amusement parks.

In a statement on Sunday (Sept 22), the central bank said it has recently been observed that several privately owned hotels, restaurants, food courts, and amusement parks have been using entry tickets, bills or coupons that look like banknotes.

“People might be cheated by such tickets, bills or coupons and the use of such things is a punishable offense,” reads the statement, warning those of using such materials of action.

“If such people don’t refrain from such activities, legal actions will be taken against them,” it adds.