Profitability Analysis of Fish Farms in Mymensingh

The objective of this study is to examine the impact of various factors of fish production. This study is based on primary data . Primary data is collected through the structured questionnaire. The descriptive analysis shows that a large proportion of fish farmers had formal education and finance their fish production through personal saving. The multiple regression result shows that fish output is determined by the cost of labour, feeds ,  fertilizer and pond size . The coefficient of determination R2is 0.473 which indicates that 47 .3% of the variation in the value of fish output was explained by pond size, cost of lab our, cost of fertilizer , cost of feeds .Lack  of capital, volatile market price are some major problems of fish production in Bangladesh.Government should take essential measures to solve this problems

Profitability Analysis of Small and Large Farms of Fisheries Sub-Sectors: A Case Study at Trishal Upazila in Mymensingh

The study intends to analysis of the socio-economic conditions of the sample farmers. This study also examined the costs returns and profitability of fish farming. The study was based on mainly primary data .In case of necessary secondary data were also used. A total of 30 pond fish farmers were randomly selected from two villages namely Dhanikhola and Boilor at Trishal Upazilla in Mymensingh district. In this study, both tabular and statistical techniqus were used for analysis of data. The finding of the study are : i ) Fish production and construction of ponds shared major parts of gross cost . In the study areas 77 percent  of the small farmers captured only 37 percent of the small farmers captured only 37 percent of total land holding and 23 percent of large farmers occupied about 63 percent of total land holding . Measures should be taken to increase pond fish production of the country. Extension worker and agriculture offices should take steps to encourage small farmers to produce more fish

Determinants of Exchange Rate in Bangladesh: A Case Study

The study has been conducted to analyze the determinants of exchange rates in Bangladesh economy for the period of 1990 to 2011 using simple single equation linear regression model (SELRM). Inflation rate, GDP growth rate, interest rate and current account balance is used as explanatory variable. These are the most important determinants of exchange rate, which have major impact on exchange rate. Our conclusion includes that inflation rate, GDP growth rate, interest rate and current account balance has positive impact on exchange rate and the major role played by GDP. Key Words: Exchange rate, Inflation rate, GDP growth rate, Interest rate, Current account balance

Determinants of Unemployment in Bangladesh: A Case Study

A very important issue that plays a crucial role in development of the economies is the underutilization of its human capital i.e. unemployment. This paper investigates macroeconomic determinants of unemployment rate in Bangladesh economy for the period of 2000-2011 using Simple Single Equation Linear Regression Model (SELRM). The variables selected for the study are Unemployment rate, GDP growth rate, Exchange rate and Inflation rate (CPI based). The results of regression analysis showed significant impact of all the variables. Our main finding includes that Inflation rate stimulate unemployment positively and GDP growth rate and Exchange rate has negative impact on unemployment. Keywords: Unemployment rate, GDP growth rate, Exchange rate, Inflation rate

Effect of Hormone and Ripening Agent on Mass Transfer of Pineapple

The study aimed at establishing the effect of hormone and ripening agent on mass transfer as well as to find the effect of solution type and fruit to solution ratio for mass transfer of pineapple. Two types of pineapple, organic pineapple and GRM pineapple (pineapple cultivated with growth regulator and medicine) were collected and sliced into 8mm thickness. The slices were immersed in 60% sugar, 55/5% sugar-salt mixture solution for different periods of time at three different fruit to solution ratio (1:6, 1:8 and 1:10) and mass transfer coefficient were determined from the data. Results indicated that for organic pineapple mass transfer coefficient was higher than GRM pineapple (0.1583/min1/2 vs. 0.1502/min1/2). Again, for 55/5% sugar-salt mixture solution, mass transfer coefficient was higher than 60% sugar solution. Maximum rate of mass transfer (0.2281/min1/2) was determined at 1:6 fruit to solution ratio and minimum (0.1504/min1/2) was at 1:10 fruit to solution ratio for GRM pineapple

Food system transformation and policy implications for Bangladesh

According to the recently concluded United Nations Food System Summit 21 (UNFSS21), realignment of food system is needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals related to eliminating hunger and malnutrition in all forms, poverty reduction and sustainable management of natural resources. Food systems constitute all the activities and entities that are engaged in ensuring sustainable use and management of natural resources used in food production topost-harvest processes, storage, food markets, processing, food trade, consumption, nutrition, and health outcomes for all participating in the food system. In Bangladesh agriculture plays an important role for rural and economic development and structural transformation. Food system in Bangladesh is transforming rapidly but the direction and the pathways for investment are not clear.Non-PRIFPRI5; DCA; 1 Fostering Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Food Supply; 4 Transforming Agricultural and Rural Economies; 5 Strengthening Institutions and GovernanceDSG