Bangladeshi Taka Symbol (৳)
The Bangladeshi Taka symbol (৳) is the official currency sign of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. Encoded at Unicode U+09F3 (named 'BENGALI RUPEE SIGN' in the Unicode standard), it is the native Bengali script character representing the Taka.
Typographic & Developer Encoding Codes
Quickly copy HTML entities, CSS content escape sequences, and Unicode code points for Bangladeshi Taka.
| Format | Value / Code | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Symbol | ৳ | Standard plain text character or abbreviation | |
| Unicode Code Point | U+09F3 | BENGALI RUPEE SIGN (Bengali) | |
| Windows Input / Alt Code | Word: 09F3, Alt+X / Win + . | Keyboard shortcut for Windows PC | |
| HTML Named / Decimal Entity | None (Numeric: ৳) | HTML5 named character entity | |
| HTML Hex Entity | ৳ | Hexadecimal HTML character reference | |
| CSS Escape Code | \09F3 | For CSS ::before or ::after pseudo-elements |
How to Type Bangladeshi Taka Symbol (৳) on Any Device
Windows PC
In Microsoft Word, type 09F3 then press Alt + X. In other Windows applications, press Win + . to open the Symbol panel, or use 1-click copy.
Mac / macOS
No direct shortcut. Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer, or hold Option and enter hex in Unicode Hex Input.
iPhone & iPad (iOS)
Switch to Bengali keyboard: tap ৳
Android (Gboard)
Switch to Bengali keyboard: tap ৳
Formatting Rules & Real-World Examples
Symbol Placement: Before Amount
In standard financial notation, the Bangladeshi Taka symbol is positioned immediately before the numerical amount.
Typography & International Usage Guidelines
In Bengali script, ৳ precedes the numeric amount (৳১০০). In English writing, 'Tk' or ৳ is placed before the amount (Tk 500 or ৳500). 1 Taka is divided into 100 poisha, though poisha coins are rarely used today. Note that in Unicode, the character was historically named 'BENGALI RUPEE SIGN' because the Bengali script used the same character for rupees prior to 1971.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Confusing the Taka ৳ (U+09F3) with Indian Rupee ₹ (U+20B9) or generic rupee ₨ (U+20A8).
- Using the Bengali letter Ba (ব) or Ra (র) instead of the true currency mark ৳ (U+09F3).
- Assuming ৳ has an HTML named entity (there is NO &taka; entity; use ৳).
Historical Background & Monetary Evolution
The word 'taka' derives from the ancient Sanskrit term 'ṭaṅka' (टङ्क), meaning a stamped silver coin. Historically in Bengal, silver coins were referred to as taka across medieval sultanates. Following the Bangladesh Liberation War and independence in 1971, the government issued the Bangladeshi Taka on March 4, 1972, replacing the Pakistani rupee at par. In Latin text, 'Tk' is frequently used as an abbreviation.
Countries & Jurisdictions Using ৳
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Standards Verification & Official Registry Specifications
This specification has been verified against official international standards registries (ISO 4217 Maintenance Agency, Unicode Consortium 16.0, and Unicode CLDR).
Frequently Asked Questions about Bangladeshi Taka (৳)
Common questions and direct answers regarding currency symbols, typing shortcuts, and international formatting.
Why is the Bangladeshi Taka symbol named 'BENGALI RUPEE SIGN' in Unicode?
When Unicode 1.0 was published in 1991, character names followed historical linguistic registries. In the Bengali script, the glyph ৳ historically represented both the rupee in undivided Bengal and the modern Taka of Bangladesh.
What is the common Latin abbreviation for Taka?
In English publications and banking documents, 'Tk' is universally used.
How to type the Taka sign (৳) in Microsoft Word?
Type the hex code 09F3 and immediately press Alt + X.