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Socio-economic Condition of Different Local Fishing Communities Centering on Kaptai Lake.

Mohammad Moniruzzaman
Scientific Officer
Riverine Sub-station, Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute, Rangamati-4500

Dr. Dewan Ali Ajhsan
Professor (DU)
University of Dhaka

Md. Zakir Hossain
Deputy Chief
Ministry of Fisheries & Livestock, Secretariat,Dhaka

Kazi Belal Uddin
Scientific Officer
Riverine Sub-station, Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute, Rangamati-4500

S. Sanjib Basak
Scientific Officer
Riverine Sub-station, Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute, Rangamati-4500

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

In the present study, it was found that majority of fishermen (63.33%) caught fish for 5 to 10 hours, while 23.33% fishermen caught fish between 10 to 15 hours and 13.33% fishermen caught fish more than 15 hours in Kaptai lake. It was found that 13.33% fishermen caught fish less than ten species, 16.67% between 10 to 15 species, 33.33% between 15 to 20 species and rest 36.66% between 20 to 25 species caught before ten years, whereas presently, the figure was 50%, 23.33%, 16.66% and 10% respectively. Most of the fishermen were found to be engaged in agricultural activities in lean season. However, fishing was main occupation of the fishermen before ten years. Presently, they were found to be vulnerable to climate change which caused loss of life, damage of infrastructure and economic assets and adverse impacts on live and livelihoods. Less rainfall and prolong drought was the main cause of fish catch decline in the study area.

Keywords: Fish Catch, Kaptai lake, Socio-economic condition

Location: Rangamati

Start Date: July 2012

End Date: December 2013

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Non-commodity: Employement

Objectives:

A. To determine the socio-economic indicators of different fishing communities centering on Kaptai lake.

2. To explore the patterns of social mobility among different fishing communities of Kaptai lake; to find out the possible risks in terms of livelihood of different local fishing communities and adaptive strategies to mitigate those risks.

3. To explore the causes of occupational transformation and pressure in fisheries sector; to examine the existing conflicts against the livelihood among the stakeholder depending on Kaptai lake fisheries resources.

Methodology:

Using pre-tested questionnaires prepared for study the socio-economic condition of fishermen. The present study was conducted from fishermen group of Rangamati Sadar; Kaptai and Longdhu upazila. Several visits were made to collect data and checked for accuracy and clarity. Both quantitative and qualitative information was gathered through formal interviews with participants from the fishermen. Focus group discussion (FGD) was conducted with the fishermen to acquire some information which were lack in the questionnaire interview. The FGD was doing in every division for 50 respondents (divided into five groups) of various socio-economic group. This discussion was recorded for data storage and analysis. During the survey work necessary consultation with different organizations like BFDC, BFRI, DoF and Local Govt. was conducted.

Source of Information: Annual Research Program 2012-13. BFRI, Mymensingh.

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Funding Source:

1. Government

Budget: Six lakh

Total Budget (Tk.) : Six lakh

Achievement/Findings:

The study was based on direct observation and interviews with participants using a well define and pre-tested questionnaire, focus group discussion and secondary data were collected from each upazila. The Fishermen were involved in fishing from 10 to 50 years and they have been fishing in Kaptai Lake. Most of the fishermen caught fish in day and duration of catch fish were varied before and at present. The fishermen mentioned that the amount of fish catch at present is lower than that before, the main reason behind that is fish diversity has threatened by different climatic changes. Most of the fishermen were mentioned that, due to less rainfall, sifting season, prolonged drought have affected the abundance of fish in Kaptai Lake and subcutaneously hampered the fish reproduction in the lake.

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