Rajshahi is one of the cleanest cities in the world. And we know that one of the most important components of a clean city is the public toilet system.
Public toilets are essential infrastructure for a city. They provide a basic human need for people to be able to use the restroom in a safe and clean environment. Individuals may resort to using unsanitary and illegal places without public toilets, leading to health and sanitation issues. In addition, the lack of public toilets can also be a barrier for some people, such as those with disabilities or the elderly, to participate in public life fully.
They also support local businesses, as people are more likely to visit and stay longer if they know there are clean and accessible restrooms available. Another local guide from my city Rahim and I visited several public toilets in Rajshahi city, reviewed them, and updated their features on Google Maps.
There are separate toilets for men and women. The door lock was working fine. We found the floor clean and dry. There is a female staff to take care. However, there is no entry system for disabled people in this toilet. We have personally spoken to its responsible authority, and he has expressed interest in adding wheelchair-accessible features here.
It is a public toilet located in front of the railway station. There is âalways a huge crowd here. The lock in the toilet was working, and there was a separate arrangement for the shower. But found the floor quite wet and damp here. The entrance was accessible for wheelchairs.
Although it says public toilet, it is a privately owned toilet. The toilet size is small, and space is limited. There was no plaster on the floor. But inside the toilet was clean enough. The toilet is located a little way down a narrow alleyway and is quite difficult to find.
This toilet is one of the most beautifully constructed buildings we have seen throughout this tour. There is less traffic here. Mostly rickshaw pullers and day laborers use this toilet. The biggest limitation of the toilet is its open roof. Cleanliness is somewhat neglected here.
Despite being next to a busy market, this toilet felt quite unclean. The access road to the toilet was very narrow, and there was not enough space in front of the toilet. The environment of the toilet was dirty.
This is the cleanest toilet we found on this tour. There was a separate unit for females, which was separated by a curtain. The toilet floor was clean and relatively dry. The infrastructure is new, and activities are well organized.
During our visit, we made a short video for future reference. The video is in the Bengali language. But you can get an idea visually.
Overall, public toilets are an important aspect of a cityâs infrastructure that contributes to its residentsâ and visitorsâ well-being and inclusivity.