Evaluating the socio-economic conditions of fishers and sustainability of small-scale fisheries in the Kalni River, Bangladesh

Md. Abdullah Al Mamun Hridoy; Shuvo Saha; Puspendu Biswas Paul; Tanvir Ahmed Chowdhury; Abdullah Al Mizan; Rafi- -ul-islam; Md. Thashin Rahman; Mohammad Fahim; Tanvin Yeasin Tanay; Kazi Shiam; Md. Mahedee Hasan

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Evaluating the socio-economic conditions of fishers and sustainability of small-scale fisheries in the Kalni River, Bangladesh

Abstract

Small-scale fisheries play a vital role in the economy of Bangladesh, especially in providing livelihood to fishers and foreign exchange. A study on the socio-economic assessment of small-scale fishing and fish availability in the Kalni River in Habiganj district was conducted for four months from May to August 2023. A total of 58 fishers were randomly selected and interviewed for information gathering and pre-checklisting in focus group discussions (FGDs). Of these, 93% were male and the mean age was 36.89 ± 6.43 years. The results showed that the monthly income of fishers ranged from 10,000-20,000 BDT, 20,000-30,000 BDT, and less than 10,000 BDT. The study collected information on various aspects including the type of fishing gear used and the availability of small indigenous fish (SIS). The main fishing method, 'Ber jal' gear, accounted for 80% of the catch, while 'Dhormo jal' gear accounted for the remaining 20%. During this period, 1-3 types of Puti (Puntius sp.) and (Nandus nandus) Gobiidae family is the most abundant species. Various SISs were caught in the river; some rare species were also identified. Community-based management approach and management of fish sanctuaries, as well as public awareness of fishery resources, could be effective in minimizing anthropogenic impacts on fishers’ livelihood.

Keywords

Bangladeş Kalni Nehri'ndeki balıkçıların sosyo-ekonomik koşullarının değerlendirilmesi ve küçük ölçekli balıkçılığın sürdürülebilirliği

Abstract

Küçük ölçekli balıkçılık, özellikle balıkçılara geçim kaynağı ve döviz sağlaması açısından Bangladeş ekonomisinde hayati bir rol oynamaktadır. Habiganj bölgesindeki Kalni Nehri'nde küçük ölçekli balıkçılığın ve balık mevcudiyetinin sosyo-ekonomik değerlendirmesi üzerine olan bu çalışma, Mayıs-Ağustos 2023 tarihleri arasında dört ay boyunca yürütülmüştür. Toplam 58 balıkçı rastgele seçilmiş ve bu balıkçılarla odak grup tartışmalarında (FGD'ler) bilgi toplama ve ön kontrol listesi oluşturmak için görüşülmüştür. Bunların %93'ü erkek ve yaş ortalaması 36,89 ± 6,43 yıldır. Sonuçlar, balıkçıların aylık gelirinin 10.000-20.000 BDT, 20.000-30.000 BDT ve 10.000 BDT'den az arasında değiştiğini göstermiştir. Çalışmada, kullanılan balıkçılık araçlarının türü ve küçük yerli balıkların (SIS) mevcudiyeti de dahil olmak üzere çeşitli yönler hakkında bilgi toplanmıştır. Ana balıkçılık yöntemi olan 'Ber jal' avcılık yöntemi, avın %80'ini oluştururken, 'Dhormo jal' yöntemi kalan %20'yi oluşturmuştur. Bu dönemde, 1-3 tür Puti (Puntius spp.), meni (Nandus nandus) ve Gobiidae familyası türü en bol bulunan balıklardır. Nehirde çeşitli SIS'ler yakalandı; ayrıca bazı nadir türler de belirlendi. Topluluk temelli yönetim yaklaşımı ve balık koruma alanlarının yönetimi ile balıkçılık kaynaklarına ilişkin kamuoyunun farkındalığı, balıkçıların geçim kaynakları üzerindeki antropojenik etkileri en aza indirmede etkili olabilir.

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Ethical Statement

All human-animal care and experimental procedures were conducted following guidelines set by the Sylhet Agricultural University Ethical Committee Board, which were strictly followed (protocol no. APR2023004).

Thanks

The authors extend special thanks to the Department of Fish Biology and Genetics at Sylhet Agricultural University for invaluable support, and to the union chairperson and members for their kind cooperation during field data collection. The authors also express gratitude to Dr. Sabiha Sultana Marine and Devashish Pandit for their assistance in completing the paper. The authors are grateful for the insightful reviews and comments from the reviewers. This research did not receive specific grants, funds, or other support from any public, commercial, or non-profit funding agencies.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Aquaculture and Fisheries (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Md. Abdullah Al Mamun Hridoy ^*
0009-0003-8465-625X
Bangladesh

Shuvo Saha
0000-0003-0277-8951
United States

Puspendu Biswas Paul
0009-0002-7216-0102
China

Tanvir Ahmed Chowdhury
0009-0007-8455-5183
Bangladesh

Abdullah Al Mizan
0009-0006-5241-7264
Bangladesh

Rafi- -ul-islam
0009-0008-4117-0862
Bangladesh

Md. Thashin Rahman
0009-0002-3447-2180
Bangladesh

Mohammad Fahim
0009-0004-5811-5270
Bangladesh

Tanvin Yeasin Tanay
0009-0008-2562-0464
Bangladesh

Kazi Shiam
0009-0004-0906-3689
Bangladesh

Md. Mahedee Hasan
0009-0009-9371-6481
Bangladesh

Publication Date

March 8, 2025

Submission Date

October 8, 2024

Acceptance Date

February 10, 2025

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Year 2025 Volume: 42 Number: 1

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https://doi.org/10.12714/egejfas.42.1.06

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Hridoy, M. A. A. M., Saha, S., Paul, P. B., Chowdhury, T. A., Mizan, A. A., -ul-islam, R.-, Rahman, M. T., Fahim, M., Tanay, T. Y., Shiam, K., & Hasan, M. M. (2025). Evaluating the socio-economic conditions of fishers and sustainability of small-scale fisheries in the Kalni River, Bangladesh. Ege Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 42(1), 41-47. https://doi.org/10.12714/egejfas.42.1.06

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1.Hridoy MAAM, Saha S, Paul PB, et al. Evaluating the socio-economic conditions of fishers and sustainability of small-scale fisheries in the Kalni River, Bangladesh. EgeJFAS. 2025;42(1):41-47. doi:10.12714/egejfas.42.1.06

Chicago

Hridoy, Md. Abdullah Al Mamun, Shuvo Saha, Puspendu Biswas Paul, et al. 2025. “Evaluating the Socio-Economic Conditions of Fishers and Sustainability of Small-Scale Fisheries in the Kalni River, Bangladesh”. Ege Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 42 (1): 41-47. https://doi.org/10.12714/egejfas.42.1.06.

EndNote

Hridoy MAAM, Saha S, Paul PB, Chowdhury TA, Mizan AA, -ul-islam R-, Rahman MT, Fahim M, Tanay TY, Shiam K, Hasan MM (March 1, 2025) Evaluating the socio-economic conditions of fishers and sustainability of small-scale fisheries in the Kalni River, Bangladesh. Ege Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 42 1 41–47.

IEEE

[1]M. A. A. M. Hridoy et al., “Evaluating the socio-economic conditions of fishers and sustainability of small-scale fisheries in the Kalni River, Bangladesh”, EgeJFAS, vol. 42, no. 1, pp. 41–47, Mar. 2025, doi: 10.12714/egejfas.42.1.06.

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Hridoy, Md. Abdullah Al Mamun - Saha, Shuvo - Paul, Puspendu Biswas - Chowdhury, Tanvir Ahmed - Mizan, Abdullah Al - -ul-islam, Rafi- - Rahman, Md. Thashin et al. “Evaluating the Socio-Economic Conditions of Fishers and Sustainability of Small-Scale Fisheries in the Kalni River, Bangladesh”. Ege Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 42/1 (March 1, 2025): 41-47. https://doi.org/10.12714/egejfas.42.1.06.

JAMA

1.Hridoy MAAM, Saha S, Paul PB, Chowdhury TA, Mizan AA, -ul-islam R-, Rahman MT, Fahim M, Tanay TY, Shiam K, Hasan MM. Evaluating the socio-economic conditions of fishers and sustainability of small-scale fisheries in the Kalni River, Bangladesh. EgeJFAS. 2025;42:41–47.

MLA

Hridoy, Md. Abdullah Al Mamun, et al. “Evaluating the Socio-Economic Conditions of Fishers and Sustainability of Small-Scale Fisheries in the Kalni River, Bangladesh”. Ege Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, vol. 42, no. 1, Mar. 2025, pp. 41-47, doi:10.12714/egejfas.42.1.06.

Vancouver

1.Md. Abdullah Al Mamun Hridoy, Shuvo Saha, Puspendu Biswas Paul, Tanvir Ahmed Chowdhury, Abdullah Al Mizan, Rafi- -ul-islam, Md. Thashin Rahman, Mohammad Fahim, Tanvin Yeasin Tanay, Kazi Shiam, Md. Mahedee Hasan. Evaluating the socio-economic conditions of fishers and sustainability of small-scale fisheries in the Kalni River, Bangladesh. EgeJFAS. 2025 Mar. 1;42(1):41-7. doi:10.12714/egejfas.42.1.06