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Socio-economic Status of Fishermen of the Padma River in Chapai Nawabganj District, Bangladesh

Shahadul Islam
Department of Fisheries, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Md. Selim Reza
Junior Specialist
Agricultural and Fisheries Division, Center for Environmental and Geographic Information Services (CEGIS), Gulshan-1, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Roknuzzaman
Department of Fisheries, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Md. Abdur Razzaq Joadder
Associate Professor
Department of Fisheries, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh

Md. Shafaul Alam
Upazila Fisheries Officer
Department of Fisheries (DoF), Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Bangladesh

Most. Aliza Khatun
Upazila Fisheries Officer
Department of Fisheries (DoF), Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Bangladesh

Mst. Masrufa Tasnin
Department of Fisheries, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Sakib Mahmud
Programme Assistant
International Water Association, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The present study aimed to assess the socio economic status of fishermen of the Padma River in Chapai Nawabganj district during January to July, 2016 through questionnaire survey method. The socio economic status of fishermen were studied in points of age structure, family size, educational status, daily income, subsidiary occupation, land ownership, housing pattern, sanitation, religion, training about fishing or other related matter. 36% fishermen were belonged to the age groups of 21-30 years where 25% in the age group of 31-40, 25% in 41-50, 9% in below 20 and the lowest 5% in above 50 age groups. Most of the fishermen are Muslim (96%).The family size of 72 % fishing community is consisted of 4-6 members. About 32% of the fishermen were only could write name while 12%, 49% and 7% of the fishermen were illiterate, primary and secondary level of education respectively. About 50% fishermen earn Tk. 200-300 per day during peak harvesting period but 54% fishermen were involved to subsidiary occupation in off season. Majority (70%) of the fishermen had <50 decimal lands, while 21% had >100 decimal lands and 9% were landless. Rather than fishing at present they are more interested in rearing domestic cow and mango business by taking loan facilities from NGOs at Chapai Nawabganj, Bangladesh.

Keywords: Socio-economics, Livelihood, Fisherman, Padma River

Location: Padma River in Chapai Nawabganj district, Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-01-2016

End Date: 00-07-2016

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Socio-economic status

Objectives:

At present the number of fulltime fishermen is decreasing and they are trying to uplift their livelihood status by small scale businesses. For proper development of fishing community, it is essential to understand the baseline information to initiate proper developmental steps and improve the livelihood of fishermen. But, there is no sufficient information about socio-economic status of fishermen community of Padma River in Chapai Nawabganj district of Northern Bangladesh. The main objective of this study is to reveal the socio-economic conditions of the fishermen of Padma River in the Northern district Chapai Nawabganj, Bangladesh.

Methodology:

The study was carried out in four villages namely Ghughudhanga, Attnumber bad, Dairapur and Hayatmor under Shibganj Upazila in Chapainawabgonj district beside the Padma River. This study was conducted from January to July, 2016 based on the collection of primary data. Draft questionnaire was prepared and pre-tested with several fishermen interview and given The study was carried out in four villages namely Ghughudhanga, Attnumber bad, Dairapur and Hayatmor under Shibganj Upazila in Chapainawabgonj district beside the Padma River. This study was conducted from January to July, 2016 based on the collection of primary data. Draft questionnaire was prepared and pre-tested with several fishermen interview and given.

Source of Information: International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies 2017; 5(1): 101-104

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Achievement/Findings:

Considering the findings of the present work, it is clear that the livelihood status of the fishermen in Chapai Nawabganj is not satisfactory. Fishermen are deprived of many amenities of life. Now a day’s to uplift their living standard they are getting more interested in rearing domestic cow and mango business rather than fishing. As a result the number of full-time fishermen gradually decreasing in Chapai Nawabganj.

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