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Market Survey of Fresh and Marine Water Fishes and Socioeconomic Conditions of Fish Retailers in Three Markets of Chattagram City

Dil Afroja Sultana
Department of Zoology, University of Chittagong, Chattagram 4331, Bangladesh

Munira Nasruddin*
Department of Zoology, University of Chittagong, Chattagram 4331, Bangladesh

M.A. Azadi
Department of Zoology, University of Chittagong, Chattagram 4331, Bangladesh

Mosammat Rasheda Chowdhury
Department of Zoology, University of Chittagong, Chattagram 4331, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The study was carried out to survey the fresh and marine water fishes sold out in three markets of Chattagram city and socioeconomic condition of the fish retailers. Overall 29 fresh water and 24 marine water fish species were found to be sold in the three markets. Prices of fishes were higher in Kazirdewri Bazar followed by Riazuddin Bazar and Bohaddarhat Bazar. Data of fish retailers were collected through questionnaires in terms of age, income source, living standards, family size, financial facilities, literacy and education. Sole income came from fish business for 97% of the fish retailers, whilst 3% of the retailers did other business as well. Among 45 retailers interviewed, 40% were below 45 years, 53% were between 45-55 years and remaining 7% were above 55 years age. For coping with the business, 15% of the retailers were self-sufficient, 53% took loan from bank, whilst 32% took loan from local money lenders. Of the fish retailers, 34% was illiterate and 66% was literate, where 36% received up to primary level, 16% secondary level, 10% S.S.C and 4% H.S.C levels of education. In comparison with their education status their children were more educated (93%). Although their income was low, they tried to make their children educated, which is a good sign for our education sector. Transport cost, unhygienic market place, lack of sanitary facilities, poor ice-supply, exploitation by the middlemen, lack of proper management, lack of capital and the political disturbances were the common constraints of fish marketing. Necessary measures were recommended to overcome these problems.

Keywords: Market survey, Freshwater fish, Marine water fish, Socioeconomic condition, Fish retailers.

Location: Kazirdewri Bazar, Riazuddin Bazar and Bohoddarhat Bazar of Chattagram city

Start Date: 00-02-2014

End Date: 00-07-2014

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Marine fish, Market analysis

Objectives:

The main objectives of the present study are:

? To make a market survey of the available fishes in the three renowned markets i.e. Kazirdewri Bazar, Riazuddin Bazar and Bohoddarhat Bazar of Chattagram city with a comparison of price values of the fishes.

? To assess the socioeconomic conditions of some fish retailers of the three markets, with constraints to and potentials and opportunities, as a background, to a more in-depth analysis later.

Methodology:

Study area: The bulk of the survey work for this study took place for a period of six months between February 2014 and July 2014 from the three renowned fish markets namely, Kazirdewri Bazar (22° 20' 53.52" N, 91° 49' 35.08" E), Riazuddin Bazar (22° 20' 12.66" N, 91° 49' 44.04" E) and Bohoddarhat Bazar (22° 22' 6.42" N, 91° 50' 34.19" E) of Chattagram city. The study was based firstly upon survey of fishes and their market price and secondly, the socioeconomic conditions of some of the fish retailers, surveyed with the help of set of questionnaires.

Data collection: The data and information had been collected from both primary and secondary sources. Collection of field data was done fortnightly and was conducted using two methods (structured interview and focus group discussion). Primary data had been collected by interviewing through questionnaires with the fish retailers and secondary sources related information from internet. A total of 45 fish retailers, selected randomly (15 from each market) were interviewed and their responses were recorded in the preset questionnaires. Questionnaire surveys were used to get the idea of availability of different fish species and in different markets along with their monthly selling price and socioeconomic condition of the fish retailers. This technique was implemented because most of the fish retailers were uneducated or had a low level of education. Identification of the fishes was done following Quddus and Shafi (1995), Talwar and Jhingran (2001), Rahman (2005) and internet source (Fishbase).

Source of Information: Bangladesh J. Zool. 49 (2): 277-288, 2021 ISSN: 0304-9027 eISSN: 2408-8455

Article Link (Online Journal): DOI: https://doi.org/10.3329/bjz.v49i2.56264

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Achievement/Findings:

From the findings of the present study, it can be concluded that proper fish market is necessary for the successful management of fish. Fish are marketed here in fresh and iced condition. But the existing drawbacks of the market in terms of environment and intermediaries system make the fish market challenging. Proper management of the fish market need strict monitoring by both government and the private sectors.

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