International Journal of Business Management and Social Research
Volume 12, Issue 01 | Year of publication: 2023
Article Type: Survey paper | No. 66, 2023 | Country: Bangladesh | pp. 619-626 | Open Access
Title: Female worker in fish processing industry: a study on Atlas Seafood Industry Ltd., Khulna, Bangladesh
Author: Pervin, S., Basak, B. K., Islam, S. and Hossain, M. M.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18801/ijbmsr.120123.66
Title: Female worker in fish processing industry: a study on Atlas Seafood Industry Ltd., Khulna, Bangladesh
Author: Pervin, S., Basak, B. K., Islam, S. and Hossain, M. M.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18801/ijbmsr.120123.66
Title: Female worker in fish processing industry: a study on Atlas Seafood Industry Ltd., Khulna, Bangladesh
Abstract
This study was undertaken to determine the livelihood status of female workers of Atlas Seafood Industry Ltd., Khulna, Bangladesh, from July to December, 2022. The data were collected through the questionnaire, survey, group discussion and public interview. The present study provides a clear-cut picture of the female workers in Atlas Sea Food Industry Ltd. The study's results revealed some interesting facts and showed that most involved females are in 16-30 years age group, whereas most were Muslim (90%). About 75% of workers were illiterate and 24% were literate. It was found that 61% of house were Kacha (Made of mud and straw) while 37% of house were Semi-pucca (Tin shed buildings) and only 2% of house were pucca. (Bricks Built house). The major constraints were the lack of proper knowledge and illiteracy, not as much governmental support. The result found that 60.83% of female workers joined the fish processing industry without their husbands, 23.33% absence of father, 11.67% absence of legal guardian and 4.17% others, respectively. Most of the female (72.5%) were found to work at lower levels, while only 1.67% worked on higher level jobs in the industry and this portion were permanent workers. The weekly salary system is only for temporary workers whose income ranges between Tk.600 to 3000 per week while the permanent workers receive their monthly salary income between Tk.12000 to 20000 per month.
Key Words: Livelihood status, Female workers, Atlas Seafood Industry Ltd.
Abstract
This study was undertaken to determine the livelihood status of female workers of Atlas Seafood Industry Ltd., Khulna, Bangladesh, from July to December, 2022. The data were collected through the questionnaire, survey, group discussion and public interview. The present study provides a clear-cut picture of the female workers in Atlas Sea Food Industry Ltd. The study's results revealed some interesting facts and showed that most involved females are in 16-30 years age group, whereas most were Muslim (90%). About 75% of workers were illiterate and 24% were literate. It was found that 61% of house were Kacha (Made of mud and straw) while 37% of house were Semi-pucca (Tin shed buildings) and only 2% of house were pucca. (Bricks Built house). The major constraints were the lack of proper knowledge and illiteracy, not as much governmental support. The result found that 60.83% of female workers joined the fish processing industry without their husbands, 23.33% absence of father, 11.67% absence of legal guardian and 4.17% others, respectively. Most of the female (72.5%) were found to work at lower levels, while only 1.67% worked on higher level jobs in the industry and this portion were permanent workers. The weekly salary system is only for temporary workers whose income ranges between Tk.600 to 3000 per week while the permanent workers receive their monthly salary income between Tk.12000 to 20000 per month.
Key Words: Livelihood status, Female workers, Atlas Seafood Industry Ltd.
HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE:
MLA
Pervin, S. et al. “Female worker in fish processing industry: a study on Atlas Seafood Industry Ltd., Khulna, Bangladesh”. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research 12(01) (2023): 619-626.
APA
Pervin, S., Basak, B. K., Islam, S. and Hossain, M. M. (2023). Female worker in fish processing industry: a study on Atlas Seafood Industry Ltd., Khulna, Bangladesh. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, 12(01), 619-626.
Chicago
Pervin, S., Basak, B. K., Islam, S. and Hossain, M. M. “Female worker in fish processing industry: a study on Atlas Seafood Industry Ltd., Khulna, Bangladesh”. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, 12(01) (2023): 619-626.
Harvard
Pervin, S., Basak, B. K., Islam, S. and Hossain, M. M. 2023. Female worker in fish processing industry: a study on Atlas Seafood Industry Ltd., Khulna, Bangladesh. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, 12(01) pp. 619-626.
Vancouver
Pervin, S, Basak, BK, Islam, S and Hossain, MM. Female worker in fish processing industry: a study on Atlas Seafood Industry Ltd., Khulna, Bangladesh. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research. 2023 July, 12(01), 619-626.
MLA
Pervin, S. et al. “Female worker in fish processing industry: a study on Atlas Seafood Industry Ltd., Khulna, Bangladesh”. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research 12(01) (2023): 619-626.
APA
Pervin, S., Basak, B. K., Islam, S. and Hossain, M. M. (2023). Female worker in fish processing industry: a study on Atlas Seafood Industry Ltd., Khulna, Bangladesh. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, 12(01), 619-626.
Chicago
Pervin, S., Basak, B. K., Islam, S. and Hossain, M. M. “Female worker in fish processing industry: a study on Atlas Seafood Industry Ltd., Khulna, Bangladesh”. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, 12(01) (2023): 619-626.
Harvard
Pervin, S., Basak, B. K., Islam, S. and Hossain, M. M. 2023. Female worker in fish processing industry: a study on Atlas Seafood Industry Ltd., Khulna, Bangladesh. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, 12(01) pp. 619-626.
Vancouver
Pervin, S, Basak, BK, Islam, S and Hossain, MM. Female worker in fish processing industry: a study on Atlas Seafood Industry Ltd., Khulna, Bangladesh. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research. 2023 July, 12(01), 619-626.
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