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Choice of Fishes for Consumption by the Rural People of Bangladesh

Shams Muhammad Galib
Department of Fisheries, University of Rajshahi, Rajshah-6205, Bangladesh

Md. Foyzul Hassan Fahad
Department of Fisheries, University of Rajshahi, Rajshah-6205, Bangladesh

Nipa Chaki
Department of Fisheries, University of Rajshahi, Rajshah-6205, Bangladesh

A.B.M. Mohsin
Department of Fisheries, University of Rajshahi, Rajshah-6205, Bangladesh

S.M. Abu Naser
Department of Fisheries, University of Rajshahi, Rajshah-6205, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

This study was conducted in Badalgachi upazila (sub-district) of Naogaon district to reveal the present status of fish consumption by the rural people, from June 2012 to November 2012. A total of 41 rural households were surveyed. Maximum 85.40% respondents preferred fishes rather than meat as an animal protein source and silver carp was found as the most commonly consumed fish, consumed by 41.5% households (HHs). HHs in the studied areas did not give priority on nutrient content of fishes. Majority 65.85% HHs purchased and consumed those fishes which were cheap. Only 4.88% HHs members purchased fishes keeping nutritional content on their mind. Rate of fish consumption was found too poor. The HHs consumed fish only in 2.80±1.81 days in a week. Average amount of fishes consumed in a HH was 1012.20±399.03 g/week and per head fish consumption was 37.05 g/day. Hilsa was consumed frequently in 41.46% HHs in past, but now it became a rare item in their diet. Respondents have mentioned unavailability of non-cultured fishes at present which indirectly indicating the loss of fish diversity and abundance in water bodies nearby.

Keywords: Fish consumption, Rural people, Rural livelihood, Rural Bangladesh, SIS

Location: Badalgachi upazila, Naogaon

Start Date: 00-06-2012

End Date: 00-11-2012

Program Area: Knowledge Management

Non-commodity: Data collection and collation

Objectives:

To reveal the status of rural people in terms of fish consumption and the findings of this research would be helpful for commencing further research efforts on related issues.

Methodology:

A. Study area and duration: The present study was conducted in rural villages belonging to Badalgachi and Balubhara unions of Badalgachi Upazila in Naogaon district, situated in the northern part of Bangladesh. The study areas were selected in such a way that they represent rural Bangladesh. This study duration was six (6) months, from June to November, 2012. B. Sampling framework: A total of forty one (41) households (HHs) were surveyed. Households were selected randomly and respondents were interviewed with a selected questionnaire. The questionnaire was developed, pre-tested in field situation and necessary modifications were made prior to final data collection. Focus group discussions (FGDs) were also conducted to find out the common issues like existing problems. C. Data analyses: All the collected data were tabulated and subjected to descriptive analyses using the computer software SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences, version 15.00) and Microsoft Office Excel 2007 to understand the differences of the variables.

Source of Information: Trends in Fisheries Research Vol. 2 Issue 1, 20-23 (2013) ISSN: 2319–474X (Print); 2319–4758 (Online)

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Achievement/Findings:

Maximum 85.40% respondents preferred fishes rather than meat as an animal protein source and silver carp was found as the most commonly consumed fish, consumed by 41.5% households (HHs). HHs in the studied areas did not give priority on nutrient content of fishes. Majority 65.85% HHs purchased and consumed those fishes which were cheap. Only 4.88% HHs members purchased fishes keeping nutritional content on their mind. Rate of fish consumption was found too poor. The HHs consumed fish only in 2.80±1.81 days in a week. Average amount of fishes consumed in a HH was 1012.20±399.03 g/week and per head fish consumption was 37.05 g/day. Hilsa was consumed frequently in 41.46% HHs in past, but now it became a rare item in their diet.

Knowledge Management: Journal