Farhana Rashid

With a vision to create accessible and inclusive public spaces, Farhana Rashid founded Bhumijo, a social enterprise ensuring hygienic and secure public sanitation for all. She holds a Bachelor’s in Architecture from BUET and a Master’s in Sustainable Urban Planning and Design from KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Since 2016, she has led Bhumijo to operate 43 sanitation facilities, serving 3 million people, with a focus on women and individuals with disabilities. Beyond infrastructure, her work is about dignity, freedom, and inclusion. As an Acumen Fellow and Wasilitz Global Citizen Award recipient, she is committed to gender-sensitive planning and public health, striving to make cities livable, inclusive, and accessible for all

I am passionate about creating inclusive, accessible, and livable cities. On a personal level, I am passionate about art, gardening, and traveling.

Cities Must Be Designed for All