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Availability of Fishes and Their Marketing in the Pultakanda Fish Landing Center, Bhairab, Bangladesh

Seikh Razibul Islam
Department of Fisheries Technology, Bangladesh Agricultural University Mymensingh-2202

Heron Mia
Department of Fisheries Management Bangladesh Agricultural University Mymensingh-2202

Md. Aminul Islam
Department of Fisheries Management Bangladesh Agricultural University Mymensingh-2202

Md. Jimi Reza
Department of Fisheries Management Bangladesh Agricultural University Mymensingh-2202

Mohsina Mannan
Department of Fisheries Technology, Bangladesh Agricultural University Mymensingh-2202

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

An investigation was carried out in Pultakanda fish landing center at Bhairab, Kishoreganj, Bangladesh, to know the availability of fishes and the existing marketing channels and fish trading. The investigation was conducted from March 2013 to May 2014. During the study period, a total of 67 species of finfish and 6 species of crustacean shellfish were identified from the studied market. Three types of fish marketing chain were identified from fishermen to consumers in Pultakanda fish landing center. Most of the fishes came from Jagannathpur, Kalikaprosad, Narayanpur, Bajitpur, Kuliarchar, haor of the Kishoreganj (Itna and Mithamoin), Ashuganj, Nabinagar, Lalpur, Chamragaci, Ajmiriganj, Paharpur, Aganagar, Samaschar, Netrokona, Mitabon, Sunamganj etc. Most of the fishes were supplied to Dhaka city from this landing center. Considerable amount of fish were exported to the India, Singapur, Malaysia, and Mymanmer. Marketing facilities were found to be manifested with a large number of problems. These were higher transportation cost, poor communication, absence of icing facilities, inadequate water supply, poor hygienic and sanitation condition etc. Basic infrastructure such as, clean water supply, sanitary facilities, adequate drainage system, icing, flooring etc. should be ensured for promotion of fish marketing system.

Keywords: Fish market; Fish availability; Marketing channels and Constrains.

Location: Bhairab, Kishoreganj

Start Date: 00-05-2013

End Date: 00-04-2014

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Fish

Objectives:

To know the availability of different fish species in Pultakanda fish landing center,
To understand existing fish marketing systems, to identify marketing inefficiencies and finally
To develop some recommendations for the improvement of existing marketing system.

Methodology:

The study is based on market survey obtaining information through a sample survey among fish farmers, operators (middlemen) fish traders and consumers. Bhairab fish landing center were selected as the study area. It is situated in the Bhairab upazila under the district of Kishoreganj. Bhairab is located at 24.05°N and 90.99°E. The landing center is situated beside the rivers of Meghna and Brahmaputra. These two rivers and several haors in the Kishoreganj are the major source fish for this landing center. To fulfill research objectives, an interview schedule was prepared to collect data from target groups. The criteria that were used to measuring the efficiency of fish marketing system were: Availability of fish, Marketing system, Current worries To examine the objectives of the study, the following groups of the people were selected: Fisherman and Fish farmer, Commission agents (middlemen), Fish traders (retailers), Consumers The data collection as well as field survey was undertaken for twelve months from May 2013 to April 2014. Data collection methods were divided into 3 steps. These were questionnaire interview with fish retailers, focus group discussion with intermediaries and cross-check interview with key informants. Cross-check interviews were conducted with local leaders and Upazila Fisheries Officer where information was contradictory for further assessment. They were especially knowledgeable on marketing system of the study area and were expected to be able to answer questions in relatively important way about the knowledge and behavior of others. After collection of data from the field, these were verified to eliminate errors and inconsistencies. Finally, data were converted into international units, before transferring to the computer. Preliminary data sheets (in computer) were compared with the original questionnaire and result sheets to ensure the accuracy of the data entry. The data were processed and finally analyzed using Microsoft Excel software.

Source of Information: International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies 2015; 3(2): 218-223 ISSN: 2347-5129

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Achievement/Findings:

During the study period, a total of 67 species of finfish and 6 species of crustacean shellfish were identified from the studied market. Three types of fish marketing chain were identified from fishermen to consumers in Pultakanda fish landing center. Most of the fishes came from Jagannathpur, Kalikaprosad, Narayanpur, Bajitpur, Kuliarchar, haor of the Kishoreganj (Itna and Mithamoin), Ashuganj, Nabinagar, Lalpur, Chamragaci, Ajmiriganj, Paharpur, Aganagar, Samaschar, Netrokona, Mitabon, Sunamganj etc. Most of the fishes were supplied to Dhaka city from this landing center. Considerable amount of fish were exported to the India, Singapur, Malaysia, and Mymanmer. Marketing facilities were found to be manifested with a large number of problems. These were higher transportation cost, poor communication, absence of icing facilities, inadequate water supply, poor hygienic and sanitation condition etc. Basic infrastructure such as, clean water supply, sanitary facilities, adequate drainage system, icing, flooring etc. should be ensured for promotion of fish marketing system.

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