Housing pattern and food habit of theMro-tribe community in Bangladesh: A forest dependence perspective

An exploratory study was conducted on the housing pattern and food habit of theMro tribe in Bandarban region, Bangladesh, highlighting their indigenous knowledge. The study was carried out with respect to three income groups. A total of 36 households (12 from each income groups) were assessed using...

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Published in:Journal of forestry research 2003-09, Vol.14 (3), p.253-258
Main Authors: Chowdhury, Mohammad Shaheed Hossain, Miah, Md. Danesh
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Food
Forest resources
Forestry
Households
Housing
Income
Indigenous knowledge
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Summary:An exploratory study was conducted on the housing pattern and food habit of theMro tribe in Bandarban region, Bangladesh, highlighting their indigenous knowledge. The study was carried out with respect to three income groups. A total of 36 households (12 from each income groups) were assessed using different participatory appraisals through semi-structured questionnaires. A special type of indigenous knowledge on housing pattern and food habit was explored in theMro community, which correspond to the severe dependence on forest resources.
ISSN:1007-662X
1993-0607
DOI:10.1007/BF02856841