Pearl culture is a type of aquaculture with considerable economic value. It is now certain that the outlook of pearl culture in Bangladesh is bright and promising due to the mild weather and a twelve-month growth period for both pearly mussel and pearl. Freshwater mussels, which are utilized in pearl cultivation, can be cultured in the fish pond and other suitable water bodies. Because mussels filter the water, the mussel culture is environmentally friendly.
Fish and fisheries comprise 73% of total animal protein consumption in Bangladesh, employ 1.4 million full-time workers and 11 million part-time workers, and account for 10% of total export earnings and 5.3% of GDP. Subsistence fishing and fish farming are practiced by 73% of rural families (Mazid and Gupta 1997).
- Where the Pearl Cultivation Can Be Done:
Pearl cultivation can be done in any type of water body, such as puddles, ponds, rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and so on. As a result, it is simple to expand in rural areas with minimal input and high output. Women can work in the pearl culture industry. As a result, pearl culture will create more job options for rural women, who will play an essential part in Bangladesh’s social and economic growth.
Pearl culture in Bangladesh has been practiced for more than a century, with the majority of pearl production taking place in the southeastern region of the country. The most common type of pearl produced in Bangladesh is the freshwater pearl, which is obtained from the rivers and ponds of the country.
- What’s the Process of Pearl Culture?
The process of pearl culture in Bangladesh involves inserting small pieces of mantle tissue from donor mussels into the soft tissues of host mussels. These host mussels are then kept in freshwater ponds for a period of two to three years, during which time they develop pearls around the implanted tissue. The pearls are then harvested, cleaned, and sorted according to their size, shape, and quality.
- Those Who Take care the Pearl Culture:
Pearl culture in Bangladesh is mainly carried out by small-scale farmers, who have established themselves in the rural areas of the country. The industry provides employment opportunities for a large number of people, including pearl farmers, technicians, and traders. As a result, pearl culture has enormous economic, social, and environmental implications. Pearl farming is predicted to become a major component of aquaculture in Bangladesh in the near future. Globally, the production of pearl oysters is increasing.
- Resources and Price of Pearls:
Bangladesh is known for its rivers, canals, lakes, and coastal and marine salty water. It is endowed with pearl cultivation resources that many of our own citizens are unaware of. The climate, chemical makeup of the soil, physical characteristics of the water, and temperature are all favorable to the growth and production of pearl producing mussels. Bangladesh can earn tk. 1500 crores per year from pearl exports, with the potential to create 20-30 lakh jobs in the country.
- The Colour of the Pearl:
Above all, a pearl’s color is a question of personal taste. Although some shades are especially rare or popular and therefore highly valued, such as rosy white, silvery white and pale gold, the color of a pearl is certainly not an indication of its quality. The shape of a pearl plays a major role in determining its value.
- The Initiative Has Been Taken by Government:
In recent years, the government of Bangladesh has taken various initiatives to promote pearl culture and to improve the quality and quantity of pearl production in the country. These initiatives include providing training and technical assistance to pearl farmers, establishing pearl research and development centers, and encouraging the adoption of modern pearl farming techniques.
Overall, pearl culture is an important industry in Bangladesh, providing income and employment opportunities to a large number of people, and contributing to the economic development of the country. Bangladesh is experimenting with pearl culture, aiming to grow commercial-scale production of pearls. Although not traditionally known for large-scale production, efforts are underway to develop the industry. With significant investment, expertise, and management, pearl farming may gain prominence in the country.
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Israt Jahan Kona
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