Fisheries sector of Bangladesh: Comparisons, Challenges and Prospects

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Erick Jones
Syed Abu Ishmam Muztaba Billah
N.M.B. Billah

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As one of the largest fish producer in the world, Fisheries of Bangladesh plays a substantial role in the rural life and economic growth of Bangladesh. Approximately 11% of total population of Bangladesh earn their bread and butter from fisheries sector. Revenue of $535 million is being earned from exporting various fishery products. However, Bangladesh is not always getting adequate progress in comparison to other nearby countries. Natural disasters, global warming, lack of training and financial support is interrupting the proper growth of fisheries sector. Government is making an attempt to improve this sector through introducing new generation of technology and training. Thus, Fisheries sector is enhancing over the time.

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