: the basic monetary unit of Bangladesh see Money Table
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Bangladesh’s woes have not improved much since Hasina’s ouster, with high inflation and a weak taka currency combining to erode real incomes for ordinary households.—Charlie Campbell, Time, 13 Feb. 2026 Alonso’s defensive setup was in some ways reminiscent of his own playing days under Mourinho at the Bernabeu, when the team learned to sit deep and stifle Guardiola’s tiki-taka Barcelona side.—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026 The protests had started peaceably enough after workers spilled into the streets in mid-October to voice their frustration at the then-monthly floor wage of 8,000 Bangladeshi taka ($65), which had remained stagnant since 2018 despite soaring inflation and the rising cost of living.—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025 Trade unions and campaigners are calling for the minimum wage to be raised to 23,000 taka ($208 USD) a month to cover basic needs.—Emily Chan, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2023 See All Example Sentences for taka
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Etymology
Bengali ṭākā rupee, taka, from Sanskrit ṭaṅka stamped coin