Author: Mostafa A R Hossan, Ben Belton, & Shakuntala H Thilsted
2025
Dried Fish Matters
English
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This illustrated book documents the diversity, processing methods, and socio-economic importance of dried fish in Bangladesh. Drawing on field-based research under the “Dried Fish Matters” project, the book presents a systematic overview of major freshwater and marine species used in traditional drying practices, including barbs, eels, catfishes, snakeheads, tilapia, prawns, and others. For each species, information is provided on taxonomy, local nomenclature, size range, harvesting season, handling, salting, sun-drying techniques, and market demand. Overall, the book serves as both a scientific reference and a visual documentation of Bangladesh’s dried fish sector, emphasizing its importance for food security, rural economies, and sustainable fisheries management.
Hossain, M. A. R., Belton, B. and Thilsted, S. H. 2025. Dried Fish of Bangladesh – An Illustrated Book on Dried Fish. Under the project ‘Dried Fish Matters: Mapping the social economy of dried fish in South and Southeast Asia for enhanced wellbeing and nutrition’.
