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Assessment of Livelihood Status of Fish Retailers at Galachipa Fish Market in Patuakhali, Bangladesh

MD. Gias Uddin
Department of Marine Fisheries and Oceanography, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki, Patuakhali, Bangladesh

Newton Saha
Department of Fisheries Management, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki, Patuakhali, Bangladesh

MD. Jahangir Alam
Department of Fisheries Management, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki, Patuakhali, Bangladesh

MD. Rahamat Ullah
Department of Fisheries Biology and Genetics, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki, Patuakhali, Bangladesh

MD. Belal Hossen
Department of Fisheries Biology and Genetics, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki, Patuakhali, Bangladesh

MD. Arifur Rahman
Department of Fisheries Biology and Genetics, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki, Patuakhali, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

In order to determine the livelihood condition of the fish retailers in Galachipa Fish Market Bangladesh a study was undertaken over 3-month period from August to October 2016 and data were collected from 40 fish retailers. Asemi-structured questionnaire was used to collect the pertinent information from 40 randomly selected fishermen from the study area. The study reveals that the age structure of the retailers in the range of 35-44 years was the highest (33.34%) and above 55 years was the lowest (3.33%). Here, Primary level belongs to the 37.5% who were the highest number of fish retailer. It was found that 10% of the retailers were Hindu and 90% were Muslim. In this study besides retailing fish trading, business, agriculture, fishing, day labour and fish farmers occupation were 55%, 25%, 2.5%, 10%, 2.5% and 5% respectively. Majority had wood & tin house which comprises 53.28% while only 6.6% had building house. It was noticed that the sanitary condition of fish retailers was moderately good. It was found that 72% of the retailer’s had good communication and in addition 84% of retailers was electricity fascinator. Among the retailers, 17% of had refrigerator where majority (83%) was lack of it. It can be said that the overall livelihood condition of Galachipa Fish Market retailers was not so satisfactory. They need more help from different sectors to improve their livelihood.

Keywords: Livelihood status, Fish retailers, Fishing community

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Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Non-commodity: Livelihood

Objectives:

The present study was undertaken with the following objectives to assess the livelihood status at Galachipa purbo mach bazar under Galachipa upazila of Patuakhali, Bangladesh.

Methodology:

Study area and period The study was conducted at Galachipa fish market in Patuakhali district under Barisal region. Data were collected by direct interviewing of the fish retailers. Several visits were made from August to October, 2016 to the study area to collect accurate data. 2.2. Sample Number and Sampling Procedure: It was not possible to include all the fish retailers under the study area because of limitation of time and resources. Considering all these aspects 40 fish retailers were selected from Galachipa Purba Mach Bazar randomly to address. 2.3. Preparation of Interview Schedule: The study was based on both of primary and secondary data. Primary data was collected through market survey using multiple methodological Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) tools such as Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and Interviews with key informants. 2.4. Collection of Data: During the collection of data both primary and secondary sources were considered. Primary data was collected from respondent by the researcher himself. Several visits were made to collect the data. The secondary data were collected from fisheries office and internet. 2.5. Data Processing, Analysis and Presentation: The collected data were arranged, summarized and processed for analysis. This data were verified to eliminate all possible errors and inconsistencies. Tabular technique was applied for the analysis of data by using simple statistical tools like average and percentage. Finally these data were processed with the help of MS Excel and MS Word. Table, bar diagram, pie charts were used for represent data analysis.

Source of Information: International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies 2019; 7(5): 130-135

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The study was conducted to assess the livelihood status of the fish retailers in Galachipa Fish Market, Patuakhali, Bangladesh. It can be said that the overall livelihood condition of Galachipa Fish Market retailers was not so satisfactory. They need more help from different sectors to improve their livelihood. If their livelihood condition is improved fishery economy will be improved which good impact will go to the total economy of Bangladesh. It is therefore recommended that Government and other support organizations should take initiatives to uphold their socioeconomic condition.

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