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Studies on Fisheries Status and Socio-economic Condition of Fishing Community in Bhatiary Coastal Area Chittagong, Bangladesh

Md Masum Billah
Institute of Marine Sciences and Fisheries, University of Chittagong, Chittagong-4331, Bangladesh

M A Kader
Institute of Marine Sciences and Fisheries, University of Chittagong, Chittagong-4331, Bangladesh

Abdullah Al Mamun Siddiqui
Institute of Marine Sciences and Fisheries, University of Chittagong, Chittagong-4331, Bangladesh

Syed Shoeb Mahmud
Institute of Marine Sciences and Fisheries, University of Chittagong, Chittagong-4331, Bangladesh

Md Razon Khan
Institute of Marine Sciences and Fisheries, University of Chittagong, Chittagong-4331, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The present investigation was conducted to assess the livelihood and socio-economic condition of fishermen in Bhatiary coastal area Chittagong, Bangladesh and this research work has been carried out during the period of January to June, 2009 with coordinate 22°26'20.4"N 91°43'52.7"E. A total of 100 fishermen were interviewed with a well-structured questionnaire. The survey revealed that, the age of the respondents ranged from 18 to above 60 years. The highest proportions (36%) of fish farmer were middle aged and above 60 years was the lowest (6%). There are about 96% of fishermen who had religion status as Muslim; rest of fisher had Hindu (6%) and Buddhist (2%). Up to primary level 78%, only 12% fishermen was S.S.C passed and rest 10% passed H.S.C. There are 74% male and 26% female fisher were found in this present study. It was found that, 82% family which belongs to nuclear type status and rest 18% had joint family in the present study area. This present study indicates that 80% houses were owned, while 8% were free use and only 12% were rented. In the study area houses of fishermen were of two main types as, Tin shed house (68%) and concrete house (32%). In this present study, there were 88% semi concrete toilet facilities were found among the respondent and the rest of 12% fishermen had a concrete toilet for hygiene facilities. About 54% respondent had a television set belongs to their house, 90% fisher had a portable radio, 48% fishermen had own mobile phone and the rest of people use shared one and lastly, only 36% fishermen had a CD player in their house for entertainment purpose. The main secondary occupations were found, small scale business (40%), agriculture (36%) and rickshaw pulling (24%) for their livelihood. The highest percentage (26%) fish farmers earned BDT 30,000 to 40,000 per year and the lowest percentage were, (12%) earned BDT 70,000 and above. In the study area, 67% fishermen took medical facility from village quack doctors, and the rest of 33% got from MBBS doctors. In the study area, 41% fishermen’s children got education from government and non-government institution, 59% children did not have education from any kind of institutions. It was found that 47% of the fishermen used their own money for their financial assistance, 26% received loan from the bank and 27% received loan different NGOs. Around 78% of the fishermen identified insufficient credit most important problem for any kind of initiative in the study area. Here respondents also identified that lack of weather forecast 10%, pollution (40%), insufficient communication equipment (84%) and insufficient fishing equipment (80%) as constrain.

Keywords: Livelihood, Fishermen community, Income generation, Coastal area, Chittagong

Location: Bhatiary coastal area Chittagong, Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-01-2009

End Date: 00-06-2009

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Non-commodity: Income generation, Livelihood

Objectives:

To know the socio-economic condition of involved fishermen in Bhatiary coastal area Chittagong, Bangladesh.

Methodology:

Study area and periods: The study was conducted in Bhatiary coastal area Chittagong, Bangladesh with coordinate 22°26'20.4"N 91°43'52.7"E during January to June 2009. Data collection: The main data collection technique of the study was a survey having a semi-structured questionnaire with local fishers in specific house location. The other techniques used for using participatory tools PRA (Participatory Rural Appraisal) as, Focus Group Discussion (FGD); key informant interview and photo plate etc. Sampling of FGD respondents: The sampling technique was purposive because it was necessary to select those persons who would be able to provide most useful information on the question. Each group consists of 6 – 8 persons. Target group: fishermen A large number of fishermen were known to be engaged in fishing in Bhatiary coast, Chittagong. Fishing is the main occupation of most of the people of the adjacent area. Sample size: The sample size of fishermen depends on several factors such as financial constraints, the importance of the study, its method of data collection etc. For this study, the data were collected from 100 randomly selected fishermen. Data processing and analysis: The collected data were scrutinized and summarized carefully before the actual tabulation. Some of the data were collected into local units and those data were converted into international units. After data entry, the data were analyzed with computer programs, Microsoft Excel 2007.

Source of Information: Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 2018; 6(6): 673-679; E-ISSN: 2320-7078; P-ISSN: 2349-6800

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Achievement/Findings:

The coastal area of Bhatiary has enormous productive due to the availability of fishes and other aquatic resources. The fishing communities are recurrently situated in remote regions where no contemporary communication schemes, having a very low progressive and socio-economic influence because lack of education and insufficient equipment. Proper management and restoration of the aquatic resources may enhance the livelihood of the people and develop the socio-economic condition of the vicinity.

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