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Moving wheels, saving lives
Team Safewheel was able to come quite far in their pre-launch phase after their successful trial period in Rajshahi. Photo: Courtesy of Safewheel
Safewheel, founded by Rafiq Islam (Chief Executive Officer), Faysal Islam (Chief Business Development Officer) and Anas Hossain Makki (Chief Operating Officer), gained a wide audience in its formative days. What started out as an entry to the globally-renowned Hult Prize competition is now an internationally recognised social enterprise providing emergency medical transport services to rural Bangladesh. There are very few ambulance services in rural areas. Villagers rely on traditional three-wheelers, which can be life-threatening for patient transportation. Even if they get an ambulance, it is expensive. Team Safewheel wanted to create an affordable and innovative solution for the villagers.