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FISHERIES AS HUMAN PROFESSIONAL RESOURCE OF LIVELIHOOD SECURITY IN THE DISADVANTAGED ZONES OF BANGLADESH (Pages : 19 - 23)

Techno-development studies were conducted on the Fisheries as Human Professional Resource of Livelihood Security in the Disadvantaged Zones of Bangladesh with the objectives to know the spending professional working time status of fisherman and to identify the major problems causing the variability of situations. The studies were conducted at the field level using technical survey classified discussions. The studies covered Agro-Ecological Zones (AEZ) of Atrai and Ganges Floodplains and Natore, Sirajganj and Jessore districts. The categories of respondents interviewed were rural Fisherman, pond fish farmer and GO/NGO service providers. The findings showed that at AEZ 7 Sirajganj, rural fisherman’s response on professional time spent on fish farming was highest, Jessore being lowest. This may be due to better scope for alternate livelihood opportunities at Jessore and less alternative livelihood opportunities at Sirajganj. Pond fish farmer at AEZ 5 Natore spent higher time, AEZ 8 Tangail farmer gave less importance. The mean percent time spent for fish farming with professionalism and livelihood security showed that At Sirajganj district people spent highest time (27%). However, Jessore people spent less time (16%). The rural fisherman spent highest time and the NGO providers spent lowest time. It is recommended that the professional time should be increased by at least more 20% through more technical efforts by the government. Hands on training should be given to the farmers giving cash-capital support on easy terms along with suitable lands. Download