An Overview of Socio-Economic Situation of Fishing Community Nearby Dorsha River of Bangladesh

Abstract

The study was performed to assess the livelihood condition of fishing community nearby Dorsha River of Bangladesh. It was found that most of the fishermen belonged to the age groups of 31-40 years (30%), represented by 78.33% Married. Most of the fishing family (61.67%) is usually consisted of 4-5 members and they engaged in fishing for 6-10 (53.33%) years. Among the fishing community about 10% was illiterate, 23.33% was primary group and 61.67% was secondary group. About 46.07% of the fishermen received health advices from rural community doctors, 35% from upazila health complex and 18.33% got health service from MBBS doctors. The current survey showed that the average annual income by fishing was 13000±3000 BDT and mostly 51.67% are engaged in secondary jobs. The findings also showed that 91.67% of fishermen had electrical facilities and 86.67% drank safe water from tube well though they had homes made of wood and tin (70%). This assessment suggest that they need more institutional, organizational and technical and credit support for their socio-economic betterment and sustainable livelihood.