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Socio-economic Condition of the Fishermen in Jelepara Under Pahartoli of Chittagong District

S Hossain
Department of Aquaculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

S K Mazumder
Department of Aquatic Resource Management, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh

M T Alam
Department of Aquaculture, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh

M T Hasan
Department of Aquaculture, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet-3100, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The investigation was conducted on the socio-economic condition of fishermen in Jelepara under Pahartoli of Chittagong district. Randomly selected 50 were interviewed among 200 fishermen. From the survey it was found that 94% fishermen were male and 6% were female. A large portion was Hindus (88%) and rest was Muslims (12%). About 84% were found married. Single family was much more (94%) than joint families. It was found that the number of school going children was 1.9 per house and 54% were school dropout boy and 46% were girl. Eighty eight percent houses were full katcha, while semi-pacca were12% and all the families have electricity facilities. Different types of net were used viz: the set bagnet, tong jal, current jal, tanajal etc. They used engine boats and engine power ranges from 8 to 22 HP. On average a group of fishermen (4) caught 35-80kg/day using a boat. Maximum fishermen sold their fish after fulfilling their demand. Monthly average income was around BDT. 6000-15000. Fifty six percent of the fishermen borrowed money from money lenders and 44% from the NGO’s. They need more institutional, organizational and technical help for the betterment of their socioeconomic condition and sustainable livelihood.

Keywords: Fisherman, Livelihood, Catch per unit effort (CPUE)

Location: Chittagong district

Start Date: 00-08-2012

End Date: 00-10-2012

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Aquatic animal

Objectives:

1) To know the socio-economic condition of involved fishermen

2) To find out some possible suggestions to uplift the livelihood status of local fishermen.

Methodology:

Design of Experiment: The present study had been undertaken and completed according to random sampling of 50 fishermen out of 200. To understand the socio-economic conditions of fishermen, face to face personal interview with structural questionnaire was done. Selection and description of the study area: The study was conducted at Jelepara of South Kattoli ward under Pahartoli very close to Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium of Chittagong district during August to October 2012. The area was selected because large scope of fishing and processing would be possible. Questionnaire survey: The draft questionnaire was developed keeping in view the specific objective of the study and develop it later by conducting interview on a pilot basis to prepare the final questionnaire. Primary data source: The primary data were assembled through field survey at the village level using a well structural questionnaire. Data were collected both by physical observation and interview with fishermen at house, field, fishing place and market. Secondary data source: Further relevant information on socio-economic condition of fishermen were collected from books, thesis paper, journal, Govt. and non Govt. organizations like as District Fisheries Office, Central Library, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh. Data analysis: Collected information obtained from the survey was accumulated, grouped and interpreted according to the objectives as well as parameters. Some data contained numeric and some contained narrative facts. The collected data were then edited, summarized and graphical representations were made.

Source of Information: J. Sylhet Agril. Univ. 1(1):65-72, 2014

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Achievement/Findings:

The following problems had been identified by asking the relevant questions to the fishermen

Lack of initiatives among fishermen
Lack of awareness among fishermen
Lack of leadership and unity, particularly in challenging situation
Loose social cohesion
Low income
The fishing community had no control over the fish market
Due to money lending through dadon from mohajon they can’t get the legal price of their catch fishes.

The following recommendations could be considered in order to overcome the existing problems-

Credit schemes from commercial and rural bank in co-operation with the extension service of Fisheries Department might be an alternative solution to reduce the high rate of interest and proper training provide to the fishermen by GO and NGO’s.
Fishery management authorities, local administration, law enforcing agencies and research organizations should be united to formulate and integrated policy to manage successfully the nation
Establishing a fishery management unit (a joint venture of the Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI) and Bangladesh Fisheries Development Corporation (BFDC).
al resource through harvesting of maximum sustainable yield (MSY).

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