What is taka?

Taka is a unit of currency used in several countries, including Bangladesh and Japan.

In Bangladesh, the official currency is the Bangladeshi Taka (BDT), which is subdivided into 100 poisha. The symbol for the Bangladeshi Taka is ৳.

In Japan, the official currency is the Japanese Yen (JPY), which is also referred to as 'Taka' in certain contexts. The symbol for the Japanese Yen is ¥.

Taka is a common term for money in many South Asian countries and is used in colloquial language to refer to any form of currency.