Aquaculture

The crab industry in Bangladesh provides livelihood support to many families residing in the southern belt of Bangladesh. In FY 2017-18, Bangladesh produced 11,787 MT of Crabs of which 97% were exported across the globe for an estimated export value of $42.9 Million. China is the major export destination for crabs with an estimated 85% […]

Bangladesh’s agricultural sector contributes 11.63% of GDP, employing around 47% of the working population, with 17 million people (1.4 million women) depending on the fisheries sector. Their livelihoods somehow are related to fishing, farming, fish handling, and processing. The agricultural sector has experienced significant growth over the last couple of decades, with the fisheries sector