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Socio-economic Status of Fisher Community at Nijhum Dwip

Hassan Shafkat Siam
Department of Fisheries and Marine Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali-3814, Bangladesh

Md. Robiul Hasan
Corresponding author
Department of Fisheries and Marine Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali-3814, Bangladesh

Tasnim Sultana
Department of Fisheries and Marine Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali-3814, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Nijhum dwip is a well-known island in which local people are mostly dependent on fisheries resources. The island is located in Hatiya Upazila under Noakhali district, Bangladesh. The present study attempted to investigate the socio-economic condition of fishers on this island. We randomly selected 50 fishers for an interview in the field survey. From the investigation, we found that 94% of fishers were male, and 6% were female. A large portion was Muslim (90%), and the rest was Hindu (10%). About 91% were found married. Nuclear families were more (59%) common compared to joint families. Among school-going children, 57% of boys and 43% of girls were dropouts. Eighty-eight percent of dwellings were full katcha while semi-pacca were 12% and all the family are lack of electricity facilities. Different types of the net including the set bag net, tong jal, current jal, tanajal etc. were found on this island. They used motorboats, and engine power ranges from 8 to 22 hp for fishing. A group of fishermen caught fish averagely 35-80 kg per day. A portion of them being consumed for households and the rest of them are usually sold. The monthly average income was around BDT7000-8000. Fifty-six per cent of the fishermen borrowed money from money lenders and 44% from the NGOs. Our findings suggest that GOs and NGOs should come forward for the betterment of socio-economic conditions through increasing educational opportunities, loan facilities and electricity facilities and sustainable livelihood in the present study area.

Keywords: Nijhum dwip; livelihood, Socio-economic, Fisher community

Location: Nijhum Dwip, Hatiya, Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-10-2019

End Date: 00-12-2019

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Fishermen

Objectives:

To know about the socio-economic status of the fishing community of this island to develop a sustainable management system for improving their livelihood.

Methodology:

Study area: This study was carried out in Nijhum Dwip, Hatiya, Bangladesh. The study period was from October to December 2019.

Data collection:

A large number of fishermen were known to be engaged in fish catching in Nijhum Dwip. These fishermen are the target groups of the present study. The sample of 50 households has been selected proportionately of Nijhum Dwip by using random sampling.
For this study, mainly quantitative data were collected, but a few qualitative data were also collected. Quantitative data were collected to provide information on sex, age, type of religion, family conditions, housing conditions, literacy of fishers and their family members, household assets, electricity facilities, other occupations, sanitation, land ownership, drinking water facility, health condition, and financial conditions. These data are actually primary data, which were collected through a questionnaire interview of fishermen in the study area.
Data analysis: Collected data were set in tabular form and analyzed using MS Excel. Afterward, graphical structures were visualized from the analysis to get a clear understanding of the socio-economic status of the fisher community at the target area.

Source of Information: Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. 2020, 6 (2), 351-358; doi: 10.3329/ajmbr.v6i2.48083; ISSN 2411-4472 (Print) 2412-5571 (Online)

Article Link (Online Journal): www.ebupress.com/journal/ajmbr

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Achievement/Findings:

The present study area is a very remote area having very little or no communication and development. From the above discussion, we can say that the fishermen community is poorer and disadvantageous compared to the other people. There is no alternate income source of fishers except for fishing. As a result, overall socio-economic development is not up to the mark. In addition, while fishermen have been facing several problems according to our current findings, there is a necessity to implement guidelines and regulations for the community people to uphold their socio-economic status.
Consequently, fishing regulations should be strictly implemented. Credit schemes with low-interest rate from a commercial and rural bank in co-operation with the extension service of the Fisheries Department might be an alternative solution. Proper training could be provided to the fishermen regarding sanitation, education and health conditions by GO and NGOs.

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