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Management and Socioeconomic Conditions of Fishermen of the Baluhar Baor, Jhenaidah, Bangladesh

BM Shahriar Abdullah-Bin-Farid
Department of Fisheries Management, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Shuvagato Mondal
Department of Fisheries and Marine Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Sonapur, Noakhali, Bangladesh

Kulsum Akter Satu
Department of Fisheries Management, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Ripon Kumar Adhikary
Department of Fisheries and Marine Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Sonapur, Noakhali, Bangladesh

Debasish Saha
Department of Fisheries and Marine Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Sonapur, Noakhali, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

This study was conducted on the management of the Baluhar Baor and fishermen’s socio-economic conditions of the baor in Jhenaidah district, Bangladesh. Data were collected by interviews, FGDs and CIs with key informants. This baor was managed under Oxbow Lake Project-1 of the Department of Fisheries of Bangladesh government. Hypophthalmichthys molitrix, Labeo rohita, Catla catla, Cirrhina cirrhosus, Cyprinus carpio and Ctenopharyngodon idella were commonly stocked at the composition of 34%, 13%, 12%, 12%, 15% and 14%, respectively. Kochal, komor and chack fishing were used for harvesting and yearly production was 750 kg/ha. While studying socio-economics, 58% of fishermen were lived in joint families. 78% of fishermen used kancha sanitary latrine which reflects their poor hygienic condition but they used tubewell for drinking water. 58% of fishermen were with 0.041-hectare lands and 74% lived in kancha house. The annual income varied from BDT 15,000 to 60,000. Education level was found very low and only 18% completed their primary education. The majority of fishermen (82%) visited village doctors for health services due to low income and lack of knowledge. All fishermen were fully dependent on baor fishery for their livelihood. It is possible to uplift their socio-economic by managing the baor with improved technology.

Keywords: Baluhar Baor, Management, Socio-economic conditions, Fishermen

Location: Jhenaidah, Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-02-2011

End Date: 00-07-2011

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Non-commodity: Livelihood

Objectives:

The present research was conducted to understand the management of the baor and to assess the socio-economic condition of the fishers around the Baluhar Baor.

Methodology:

Study area and duration: This study was carried out in the Baluhar Baor at Kotchandpur Upazilla (sub-district) under the district of Jhenaidah, Bangladesh from February 2011 to July 2011. The location of the baor is 23⁰24’ 4.14”north and 88⁰59’ 8.20” east coordinates. Data collection: Data were collected from randomly selected 50 licensed fishermen by personal interview with a well-structured questionnaire. Participatory rural appraisal (PRA) tool such as Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was conducted with the fishermen to get an overview of the management system of the Baluhar Baor and their socio-economic condition. After collecting the data from the fishermen cross-check interviews were conducted with key persons such as, Upazila Fisheries Officer (UFO) and the relevant NGO workers for confirmation of the information. Data Analysis: All the collected data were summarized and scrutinized carefully and analyzed by MS Excel and then presented in textual, tabular and graphical forms to understand the management system of the baor fishery and the socio-economic conditions of the fishermen in the study area.

Source of Information: Journal of Fisheries Volume 1 Issue 1 Pages: 30-36 December 2013 eISSN 2311-3111 pISSN 2311-729X

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Achievement/Findings:

The co-management system of Baluhar Baor influencing the socio-economic conditions of surrounding fishermen was not satisfactory. The fishermen were deprived of many amenities. Fish production and fish fauna of the baor was being drastically reduced due to environmental and human intervention such as overfishing, siltation, use of banned gear like very small mesh size fishing nets, indiscriminate use of gears and as a whole due to absence of proper management policy. The government should take initiative on the proper licensing system for the genuine fishermen, the involvement of GO and NGOs for training them to improve their socio-economic condition and incorporation of lion’s share for the fishers in the management process.

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