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Fish Diversity and Livelihood Status of Fishermen of Teesta Barradge in Lalmonirhat District of Bangladesh

Md. Saiful Islam*
Scientific Officer, Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI), Mymensingh-2201, Bangladesh

Md. Moniruzzaman
Scientific Officer
Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI), Mymensingh-2201, Bangladesh

Md. Shahidul Islam
Scientific Officer
Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI), Mymensingh-2201, Bangladesh

Md. Nazmul Hossen
Scientific Officer
Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI), Mymensingh-2201, Bangladesh

Abu Rayhan
Scientific Officer, Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI), Mymensingh-2201, Bangladesh

Sonia Sku
Scientific Officer
Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI), Mymensingh-2201, Bangladesh

Shajjad Hossian
Upazila Fisheries Officer, Department of Fisheries, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The present study was carried out in Teesta Barradge, the largest wet land of Bangladesh situated in the northwest region. This study was conducted from July to December 2017. It was estimated that most of the fish capture and culture in the Teesta Barradge were Indian major carps (38%) and 2% were small indigenous species. Data showed that fishermen of all categories were not highly educated rather up to class 5. Among 30 fishermen maximum practiced the farming system (Crop + Livestock + Poultry + Fisheries). There were no fishermen who practiced only agro-forestry, orchard and nursery. In the study area, it was found that 56% people lives with nuclear families and 44% live with joint families. Nuclear-families were popular because of getting freedom of movement and economic opportunities, well dress, better education and authority. Majority (58%) of fishermen had only 0.002-0.045 ha land while lowest 6% fishermen had 0.083-0.123 ha land. The study showed that household (HH) of 100% fishermen used tube-well water for drinking and among them 93% HH used owned tube-well, and remaining 7% used tube-wells belonging to others. It was found that 63% fishermen received treatment from the quack and only 27% visited trained doctors for treatment of disease. Fishermen of the study area faced various types of problems on their livelihood. The main constraints in improving this living standard were the lack of input and the persistent indebtedness to the usurious traditional credit system.

Keywords: Fish production, Fish-Fishermen, Livelihood status, Teesta Barradge

Location: Teesta Barradge in Lalmonirhat district of Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-07-2017

End Date: 00-12-2017

Program Area: Conservation and Biodiversity

Non-commodity: Livelihood

Objectives:

The aim of this study was to assess the natural resources of fishes, relative economic performance (Land holding, labour, utilization gender, etc.), evaluation the social changes (nutrition, housing, mobility, group involvement etc.) also to identify the constraints associated with fish diversity and livelihood status of the fishermen.

Methodology:

Study area and duration: The present study has been carried out study in Teesta Barradge the largest wet land of Bangladesh situated in the northwest region. This study was conducted between July to December 2017.

Data collection Field surveys were used for the collection of primary data. For the confirmation of the secondary data, primary data were used. By using questionnaire interviews and direct observations, primary data were gathered for this survey vand secondary data collected from government organizations, Department of Fisheries (DoF). Questionnaire iopnterviews Thirty fishermen were carefully chosen as the most suitable in the study area through careful inspection for the questionnaire interviews. Questionnaire was examined in the field before interviews. At the market center, traders were interviewed through a formal conversation for this purpose. Information about Teesta Barradge, fish availability, trading actions, constrains of fish marketing and socioeconomic conditions of fishermen are the consequences of the interviews. Data processing and analysis Using Microsoft Excel software, data from different relevant sources were coded and recorded into a database system. To make certain the accuracy of the data recorded at each stage of the survey, similarity between preparatory data sheets and the original coding sheets were assessed; accuracy and quality of the data were examined up, edited and coded at the field level.

Source of Information: International Journal of Applied Research Journal HP: www.intjar.com, ISSN: 2411-6610

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Achievement/Findings:

Teesta Barradge is the full sources of fisheries resources and the present socio-economic status of the fishermen of Teesta Barradge was satisfactory. Most of them were solely depended on fishing for their-livelihood. They were aware of proper sanitation system, schooling of children, balance nutrition and even their health conditions. However, some of them wanted to change their profession for better living. The fishermen should be given amenities for education so that they can be well aware of their problems and upholding prime rights. The credit system must be changed and public banks should provide low interest loan among the fishermen. All the water resources should be utilized in a sustainable way to get maximum production year after year by using suitable technology.

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