Bangladesh Bank says new currency notes cannot be printed due to shortages of paper and ink, leaving people unable to exchange fresh notes ahead of Eid.
Giving new notes as Eid salami remains a long-standing cultural tradition in Bangladesh.
Every year, demand for fresh notes increases significantly ahead of the two Eid festivals.
Usually, the central bank exchanges newly printed notes to meet this demand.
However, the regulator has announced that new notes will not be printed this time due to shortages of paper and ink. Suppliers, however, claim there is no shortage of these materials.
Analysts say the situation reflects mis-management in the central bank.