Bangladesh: A Perpetual Struggle
The shocks from climate change have reduced incomes and adversely affected the livelihoods of fisher communities in Bangladesh
Often called the Land of Rivers, Bangladesh boasts a remarkable riverine landscape that has nurtured a flourishing fisheries sector. With about 230 rivers crisscrossing it, the country is one of the world’s largest deltas along with the world’s largest flooded wetland. The fisheries industry is a vital pillarof the national economy, contributing 3.57 per cent to the gross domestic product (GDP) and an impressive 25.30 per cent to the agricultural GDP. Beyond economic contributions, fisheries play a pivotal role in ensuring food security, providing approximately 60 per cent of the nation’s animal protein. This sector engages an estimated 18.5 million people directly, with women constituting 10-12 per cent of the workforce.
Title of publication: Samudra Report
الإصدار: 90
ISSN: 0973-1121
نطاق الصفحات: 6-10
المؤلف: Mujibul Haque Munir
المنظمة: The International Collective in Support of Fishworkers (ICSF)
منظمات أخرى: COAST Foundation
السنة: 2024
البلد/البلدان: Bangladesh
التغطية الجغرافية: آسيا والمحيط الهادي
النوع: مقالة إخبارية
النص الكامل متاح على: https://www.icsf.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Sam_90_art-02_Bangladesh_Md.Mujibul-Haque-Munir.pdf
لغة المحتوى: English