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Article http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/ijfsa.2021.03.018

Nature of Dadon and Its Effect on Livelihood Status of Two Fishing Communities in Kishoreganj Haor of Bangladesh

A. K. M. Nowsad Alam, Md. Khaled Rahman*, M. U. M. Abu Zakaria, Al-Shahriar, Fanindra Chandra Sarker

Department of Fisheries Technology, Faculty of Fisheries, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.

*Corresponding author: Md. Khaled Rahman

Published: March 10,2021

Abstract

To assess the nature and effect of dadon (a non-institutional financing way, built upon a verbal contract between the fishers and the money lenders/mohajons, which is paid back by harvested fish at predetermined lower price, along with 5-10% cash interest) on livelihood status of two fishing communities in Kishoreganj haor, a 12-month study was conducted among the 6 fish landing centers (FLC) under 5 haor upazilas of Kishoreganj district of Bangladesh, viz., Chamra Ghat Matshaya Arat of Karimganj Upazila, Chouganga Matshaya Arat of Itna Upazila, Tarail Matshaya Arat of Tarail Upazila, Korgaon bazar Matshaya Arat of Kotiadi upazila, Nikli Notun Bazar Matshaya Arat and Rodar Podda Matshaya Arat of Nikli Upazila, from August 2018 to July 2019. One hundred twenty interviewees, of which 60 fishermen from dadon receiver (DR) and 60 from dadon non-receiver (DnR), were randomly selected from 6 landing centers by using pre-tested questionnaire interview and focus group discussion to collect empirical data. Results revealed that, about 50% fishermen received dadon, of which 42% took dadon from aratder, 4% from mahajon and 4% from the relatives or friends. The rate of commission in arat was comparatively lower than the other credit sources. The commission rate taken by aratdar was higher in DR (5.9-8.5%) compared to DnR (3.9-5.69%). In addition, about 2.81%-3.6% and 1.69%-3% extra commission was taken from DR and DnR, respectively by the people of aratdar during auction of fish. Results revealed that dadon was taken for both fishing purposes (56.83%) and household purposes (43.17%) and most of the dadon (58%) was repaid by the beginning of next fishing season. There was no difference of commission observed due to species, size and quality of fish between DR and DnR fishermen. Monthly income and annual savings were comparatively higher in DR fishermen than DnR fishermen. Educational status was comparatively better in DR fishermen than DnR fishermen (p<0.05). Total land and homestead area, electricity, kitchen and sanitation facilities, as well as home condition were comparatively better in DR fishermen compared to DnR fishermen (p<0.05). On the other hand, livelihood improvement status, as perceived by the fishermen, was better in DnR compared to DR fishermen (p<0.05). Mobility and ability to make small purchase of women were comparatively better in DnR household than DR (p<0.05). However, in terms of family decision making for children education, treatment and marriage and economic security, the women from DR fishermen were better empowered. Overall, the DR fishermen were found to led comparative better life than DnR fishermen.

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How to cite this paper

Nature of Dadon and Its Effect on Livelihood Status of Two Fishing Communities in Kishoreganj Haor of Bangladesh

How to cite this paper: A. K. M. Nowsad Alam, Md. Khaled Rahman, M. U. M. Abu Zakaria, Al-Shahriar, Fanindra Chandra Sarker. (2021) Nature of Dadon and Its Effect on Livelihood Status of Two Fishing Communities in Kishoreganj Haor of Bangladesh. International Journal of Food Science and Agriculture, 5(1), 140-151.

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.26855/ijfsa.2021.03.018

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