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Study on the Socio-economic Condition of Fishermen of the Punorvaba River Under Sadar Upazila, Dinajpur

Faishal Ibna Hossain
Department of Fisheries Management, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

Md. Rezoanul Haque
Department of Fisheries Management, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur

Rubaiya Pervin
Department of Fisheries Management, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur

Md. Hafiz All Hosen
Department of Fisheries Management, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur

Md. Idris Miah
Department of Fisheries Management, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The present study was conducted to evaluate livelihood status of fishing community of the Punorvaba River under Dinajpur Sadar Upazila during the period from January to August, 2013. The livelihood status of fishermen were studied in terms of age structure, family size and type, occupation status, educational status, housing condition, drinking water facilities, sanitary facilities, health facilities, credit facilities and monthly income. It was found that most of the fishermen were belonged to the age groups of 36-45 years (40%), represented by 90% Muslim. The family size of fishing community is usually consisted of 5-7 members. Over 45% of the fishermen primarily engaged in fishing. Among them 50% was illiterate and 7% was SSC and above group. About 40% of the fishermen received health service from village doctors, 23% from upazila health complex and remaining 7% got health service from MBBS doctors. Some management strategies such as prohibition of catching brood fish, control of destructive gears, establishments of fish sanctuaries, release of fish fry have been suggested by the fishermen to stop the decreasing trend in the fish catch and to enhance fish production.

Keywords: Punorvaba River, Livelihood, Socio-economics, Constraints, Fishermen

Location: Dinajpur district

Start Date: 00-01-2013

End Date: 00-08-2013

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Aquatic animal

Objectives:

To assess the livelihood status and constraint faced by the fishermen Punorvaba River of Dinajpur Sadar.

Methodology:

The present study was conducted to assess the livelihood status and constraint faced by the fishermen near the Punorvaba River of Dinajpur proper. This study was conducted from January to August, 2013. The study was based on collection of primary and secondary data. Before collecting the primary data a draft questionnaire was developed which was pre-tested with few fishermen. In this pre-testing, much attention was given to any new information in the draft questionnaire in order to reach the objectives of the study. According to the experience gained in pre-testing, the final questionnaire was improved, rearranged and modified. The final questionnaire included the questions on the sociodemographic condition, income of fishermen, family size, family members, factors affecting the level of fish production etc. Primary data were collected through personal interview supplemented by multiple methodological Participatory Rural Appraisal tools such as Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and Crosscheck Interviews (CI) with key informants. All the collected information were accumulated and analyzed by MS-Excel and then presented in textual, tabular and graphical forms to understand the present status of the livelihood status and constraints of the fishermen of the studied area.

Source of Information: J Fish 3(1): 239-244, Apr 2015

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Achievement/Findings:

Fishermen of Punarvaba River were mostly illiterate, lack of training exposure, lack of awareness about health facilities but preferred to save money for future socioeconomic management and biodiversity of the Punarvaba River has been declining day by day due to over exploitation thus made their socio-economic being hampered.

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