Only around 198 facilities are available in the city: 120 managed by Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and 78 by Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) WaterAid+10The Daily Star+10WaterAid+10.
Many of these are either poorly maintained, badly located, or locked, leading to minimal practical access Dhaka TribuneThe Daily Star.
The overall count of usable public toilets in all of Dhaka is under 100, with most unsuitable for women, people with disabilities, or children Azure WebsitesTriplePundit.
One promising development: WaterAid recently evaluated 19 public toilets (under DNCC/DSCC) and assigned star-ratings—5 toilets got 5 stars, 7 got 4 stars, and 6 received 3 stars—highlighting a push for improved quality WaterAid+1The Daily Star+1.
???? Locations Worth Noting
Ramna Park Toilet near Ramna Park and Suhrawardy Udyan. It’s listed on Mapcarta, though access for persons with disabilities is not available Mapcarta.
Toilets are typically found at train stations, bus terminals, markets, and major parks—but are often dirty or dysfunctional Azure Websites.
????️ How to Find Them
Public Toilet Bangladeshhttps://basha-vara.com/dhaka-shohorer-bari-vara-option-tolet-dhaka/ app (Android): Crowd-sourced locator for Dhaka’s public toilets. Includes amenities like gender-separated chambers, disability access, pay status, photos, and reviews. Last updated March 2025 WaterAid+2Google Play+2Google Play+2.
Other platforms/apps like “Sobar Dhaka,” Bhumijo’s app, and Google Maps have incomplete public toilet listings Azure Websites+4Google Cloud Community+4GSMA+4.
???? Special Concerns
Many toilets are not women-friendly—some even lack female-specific sections. Gender-separated facilities are rare; few are labeled or designed for women The Daily Star.
Limited accessibility: few toilets accommodate people with disabilities; facilities for menstrual hygiene or infants are also rare PLOSSanitation and Water for All.
Poor hygiene conditions can deter use, causing health problems—especially for women, with risks like dehydration and urinary issues The Daily Star+1Dhaka Tribune+1.
✅ What You Can Do
Download and use the Public Toilet Bangladesh app for real-time listings in Dhaka—tap into crowd-sourced reviews and directions Google PlayWaterAid.
Engage with local groups or city corporations: WaterAid is rating and upgrading select facilities—support or monitor these efforts WaterAid+1WaterAid+1.
Report problems: In-app options let users flag unlisted toilets or hygiene issues for community review.
Plan for emergencies: Major parks, bus/train stations, and busy markets are most likely to have functioning toilets—though always double-check via apps or signage on-site.
???? Summary Table
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Toilet Count | ~198 locations, but <100 reliably usable WaterAidAzure Websites |
| Women’s Access | Very limited; few gender-separated or women-only options The Daily Star |
| Accessibility | Rarely disability-friendly or equipped for children/families PLOSSanitation and Water for All |
| Hygiene Quality | Many are unhygienic, locked, or vandalized Dhaka TribuneThe Daily Star |
| Improvement Efforts | Star ratings (WaterAid), refurbishment by Bhumijo—encouraging signs WaterAidTriplePundit |
| Locator Tools | Public Toilet Bangladesh app, Google Maps (incomplete) Google PlayGoogle Cloud Community |
Final Takeaway
Public toilets in Dhaka remain scarce, often inaccessible, and poorly maintained—especially for women, children, and people with disabilities. However, crowd-sourced tools (like the Public Toilet Bangladesh app) and improvements from groups like WaterAid and Bhumijo are making a difference. For now, using locator apps and being aware of better-maintained hubs (like park and station restrooms) is your best bet.