Dr. Binay Kumar Chakraborty
Biography
Dr. Binay Kumar Chakraborty is a Fisheries Scientist, Visiting Professor at Swami Vivekananda Subharti University (India), and Executive Director of the Mud Eel, Mud Crab, Aquaculture and Management Centre, Bangladesh. He previously served as Project Director and Director at the Department of Fisheries, Bangladesh. His research spans mud crab, mud eel, shrimp, and sea bass aquaculture, climate-resilient management, wetland biodiversity, and sustainable fisheries. He has authored over 90 scientific papers, multiple books, and serves as a reviewer/editor for international journals. He has guided PhD and MSc students and received numerous international awards for his contributions to aquaculture and fisheries
Research Interest
Aquaculture and fisheries management (mud eel, mud crab, shrimp, sea bass)
Coastal fisheries livelihoods and climate-resilient management
Wetland biodiversity and conservation
Hatchery development and breeding technologies
Sustainable aquaculture practices and floodplain management
Food security, aquatic biodiversity, and livelihood development
Abstract
Coastal Aquaculture in Bangladesh: A Challenge
Bangladesh has an inland water area of about 4.72 million ha and 118,813 sq. km in the Bay of Bengal. In 2023?24, fisheries contributed 2.53% to the national GDP, 22.26% to agricultural GDP, and 0.91% to export earnings. A study using surveys, interviews, and literature revealed that marine production declined between 2021?22 and 2023?24, contributing only 12.53% of total production. Shrimp and prawn production increased logarithmically from 1983?84 to 2023?24, while mud crab production decreased recently. Traditional aquaculture of sea bass exists in coastal regions, but hatchery development is lacking. Fisheries face challenges from overexploitation and environmental pressures. Eco-friendly management and biological technologies are recommended for sustainable aquaculture development
