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A Case Study on Fishing Gears, Fish Species Composition and Fisher Folk Community at Jamuna River of Sirajganj Sadar Fish Landing Site, Bangladesh

S.M. Majharul Islam
Faculty of Fisheries, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki, Patuakhali, Bangladesh

Md. Bokthier Rahman*
Department of Fisheries Technology, Faculty of Fisheries, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki, Patuakhali, Bangladesh

Md. Rushna Alam
Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki, Patuakhali, Bangladesh

Biplob Dey Mithun
Faculty of Fisheries, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki, Patuakhali, Bangladesh

Anik Bal
Faculty of Fisheries, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki, Patuakhali, Bangladesh

Mehedi Azam
Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki, Patuakhali, Bangladesh

Mst. Ruma
Department of Fisheries Management, Faculty of Fisheries, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Dumki, Patuakhali, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

A profilistic study on the socio-economic status of the fishermen community of Jamuna River under Sirajganj Sadar, was conducted for a period of 1 year and 6 months from August 2014 to February 2016 by employing PRP tools. A total sample of respondent was 120 families and head of the family was considered as respondents for accuracy of information. In this investigation information on fishing gears, fish diversity and social status such as education level, religion, age, occupation, housing condition, sanitary condition, electricity facilities and other facilities was studied. The surveyed result identified total 11 types on fishing net under 5 major groups of net of which Current jal, Chandi jal under the group of Gill net and Ber jal under Seine net group was responsible for large-scale caught. A total of 55 species under 44 genera and 28 families were identified from River Jamuna in the catches of different gears. Among different families Cyprinidae contributes the highest number (10 species) of species and genus (7 genera) which was followed by Schilbeidae had 4 species under 4 different genera. The sociodemographic study revealed that most of the fishermen had aged 30-50 (62%) indicated middle class family. The majority of fishers are Muslim (69%). 62% fishermen were engaged in fishing as their main occupation. But, 53% had no educational knowledge. Monthly income varied from 3-25 $ of fisher community. About 61% house had no electricity because of bad communication system. Social condition is not good because majority of them are landless. All of these situation can be promoted if the government and non-governmental organisation trying their best effort and increase their facilities among the fisherfolk community of Jamuna River around Sirajgonj district.

Keywords: Livelihood, Fisherman, Fishing gear, Fish species, Socio-condition, Jamuna river

Location: Jamuna River located at Sadar upazila under Sirajganj district

Start Date: 00-08-2014

End Date: 00-02-2016

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Fish

Objectives:

The present study has been pledged to evaluate the socioeconomic conditions of the fishermen as well as fishing gear used in Jamuna River.

Methodology:

Study Area The present investigation was carried out in Jamuna River located at Sadar upazila under Sirajganj district fish landing site. Sirajganj district has area of 2497.92 sq. km, located in between 24°01' and 24°47'N latitudes and 89°15' and 89°59'E longitudes. The Jamuna River is the widest river in the country and its length is 276 km. The previous name of this river is Jonai and it is flow over the Natore, Pabna and Sirajgonj district. The study was conducted for a period of 1 year and 6 months from August 2014 to February 2016. 2.2. Data Collection For collecting data, some steps has been followed such as primary data collection, observation in fields, face to face interviews. For collecting primary data, a simple hand made questionnaire was made. Data was collected on the basis of age group, religion, occupation, educational, sanitary condition, electricity, housing condition, daily income, refrigerator, television etc. by employing PRP tools like FGD (Focus Group Discussion), Key Informants (KI) with the fisher community. Each respondent was asked at least for 30-45 minutes. Again, Secondar data was collected from books, journals, NGOs, Upazila fisheries officer, etc. 2.3. Fishing gears Surveyed The fishing gears including their mesh size, the price per meter and catching season of fish were surveyed by face-to-face interviews with the fishermen. The fishing gears were categorized under different major groups followed by Ahmed. 2.4. Fish Assemblages Studied Fish samples of different gears were collected and then identified based on their taxonomic characteristics. The collected specimens were identified to species level with the help of standard taxonomic keys followed by Talwar and Jhingran and Rahman. 2.5. Data Processing and Analysis All the collected data and information are accumulated for selection. After processing and calculated carefully, the most acceptable data should be given place. All selected data are analyzed in MS Excel 2010. Then it is presented in textual, tabular and graphical form for easy understanding of present findings.

Source of Information: Journal of Aquatic Science, 2016, Vol. 4, No. 1, 11-19 Available online at http://pubs.sciepub.com/jas/4/1/2

Article Link (Online Journal): DOI:10.12691/jas-4-1-2

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Achievement/Findings:

Fisheries sector of Bangladesh are considered as the most profitable business and socio-economic improvement sector. Its role in increasing food supply, generation job opportunities, raising nutritional level and earning foreign exchange has been important. But due to over exploitation, environmental hazards the supply of fish from open water resources are in declining condition which ultimately has a great bad impact on the livelihood of fisher community. The study demonstrated that the economic condition of the fishermen of Jamuna River around Sirajganj Sadar fish landing site was not satisfactory due to lack of education, sanitation, housing condition livelihood facilities etc. Most of fishermen have no enough fishing instruments to capture fish. Moreover, they lack of knowledge about modern fishing gears and technology. They are deprived and dominant by the owner. Due to lack of awareness and qualified doctor their health condition is not good enough. So, the government should be awarded to improve their socio economic condition and provide necessary funds during fish banning season which help to increase the fish production and reach the country one step ahead. Besides, NGOs have an important role to improve their livelihood style by giving loan, credits and creating awareness. So, GO and NGO should come forward to take proper steps and assist to improve the socio-economic condition of riverine fisher community.

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