DNCC, DSCC have 103 public toilets for 1.78cr residents
21 November 2022
The two
city corporations of Dhaka have a total of only 103 public toilets for
1.78 crore people. These toilets are scattered across 129 wards. If that
wasn't bad enough, in 36 of the new wards, there is no sign of this
essential facility. Due to this grave crisis, residents have to face
many difficulties. The number of toilets is not only insufficient, but
most of them are also unhygienic. Women, children, and people with
disabilities must endure greater hardships while travelling. They are
putting their health in danger as well, since holding in urine for a
long time can lead to different kinds of illnesses.
Ensuring clean,
accessible sanitation is a core part of Sustainable Development Goal-6.
World Toilet Day, which is observed on November 19, was initiated to
inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis and reach SDG-6 by
2030. People in this city don't get any city corporation facilities.
Even a necessity such as a toilet is neglected. Besides, their condition
is not suitable for women. Only a few public toilets that meet the
demands of residents have been built. Only city corporations can solve
this problem. Both the city corporations have taken steps to setting up
public toilet facilities by December. The toilets that need renovation
are also being modernised consistently.
Due to the shortage of public
toilets, there is a tendency among women to hold their urine for a long
time and not to eat anything especially water when outside. As a result
of this, women suffer from various physical complications. Physicians
said not only women but men also suffer from various types of physical
complications including urinary tract infections. Amid emergencies, some
city dwellers even urinate on the side of the road, on the sidewalk,
and behind trees. The essential facilities need to be set up in busiest
intersections and other areas to stop open urination and defecation and
make the city clean.
