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Int. J. Bus. Manag. Soc. Res. | Volume 12, Issue 01, 634-641 | https://doi.org/10.18801/ijbmsr.120122.68
​Article type: Review paper, Received: 16.02.2023; Revised: 28.11.2023 and Published online: 30 December, 2023.

Linking lives and livelihoods: Social ties and business performance among fish farmers in Bangladesh​

Md. Istiak Ahmed 1, Abdullah Al Zabir 1, Fhamida Haque 2, Mt. Mimi Talukdar 1 and Md. Moshiur Rahman 3
1 Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC), Krishi Bhaban, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
2 Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur, Bangladesh.
3 Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture, Sub-station, Satkhira, Bangladesh.
 
✉ Corresponding author: [email protected]  (Ahmed, MI)

Abstract
Social capital is a crucial commodity that has significant consequences for improving business results. This study examines the relationship between social capital and the business performance of fish farmers in Bangladesh. The research systematically examines the social relationships among fish farmers, such as bonding, bridging, and linking ties, to understand how these ties impact business performance. The study examines social capital determinants against business success measures by analyzing data from 320 fish farmers in Mymensingh and Bogura districts using descriptive analysis, correlation tests, and hierarchical multiple regression. Structured face-to-face interviews aided in data collecting. Results from hierarchical multiple regression analysis show that increased access to loans, training, and physical capital has a beneficial impact on business performance. The study indicates that establishing bonding, bridging, and linking ties might enhance the commercial success of fish farmers. However, it also highlights a subtle aspect: a stronger connection may have a negative effect on business results. Ultimately, this study recommends that fish farmers should utilize various social ties while being careful to minimize the negative impacts of strong ties. An in-depth comprehension of the nature of social ties offers useful insights for fish farmers to enhance their social capital and ultimately improve company success.
 
Key Words: Social capital, Fish producers, Business performance, Fish farming, Bonding ties, Bridging ties and Linking ties.

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Ahmed, M. I. et al. “Linking Lives and Livelihoods: Social Ties and Business Performance among Fish Farmers in Bangladesh”. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research 12(01) (2023): 634-641.
 
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Ahmed, M. I., Zabir, A. A., Haque, F., Talukdar, M. M. and Rahman, M. M. (2023). Linking Lives and Livelihoods: Social Ties and Business Performance among Fish Farmers in Bangladesh. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, 12(01), 634-641.
 
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Ahmed, M. I., Zabir, A. A., Haque, F., Talukdar, M. M. and Rahman, M. M. “Linking Lives and Livelihoods: Social Ties and Business Performance among Fish Farmers in Bangladesh”. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, 12(01) (2023): 634-641.
 
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Ahmed, M. I., Zabir, A. A., Haque, F., Talukdar, M. M. and Rahman, M. M. 2023. Linking Lives and Livelihoods: Social Ties and Business Performance among Fish Farmers in Bangladesh. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research, 12(01) pp. 634-641.
 
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Ahmed, MI, Zabir, AA, Haque, F, Talukdar, MM and Rahman, MM. Linking Lives and Livelihoods: Social Ties and Business Performance among Fish Farmers in Bangladesh. International Journal of Business, Management and Social Research. 2023 December, 12(01), 634-641.

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