The present study was conducted to evaluate livelihood status of fishing community of the Punorvaba River under Dinajpur Sadar Upazila during the period from January to August, 2013. The livelihood status of fishermen were studied in terms of age structure, family size and type, occupation status, educational status, housing condition, drinking water facilities, sanitary facilities, health facilities, credit facilities and monthly income. It was found that most of the fishermen were belonged to the age groups of 36-45 years (40%), represented by 90% Muslim. The family size of fishing community is usually consisted of 5-7 members. Over 45% of the fishermen primarily engaged in fishing. Among them 50% was illiterate and 7% was SSC and above group. About 40% of the fishermen received health service from village doctors, 23% from upazila health complex and remaining 7% got health service from MBBS doctors. Some management strategies such as prohibition of catching brood fish, control of destructive gears, establishments of fish sanctuaries, release of fish fry have been suggested by the fishermen to stop the decreasing trend in the fish catch and to enhance fish production.

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Practical methods for the accurate estimation of water requirement for irrigated agriculture are essential. Simulation model is a useful tool to estimate water balance in the crop field. In this study, the BUDGET model was used to evaluate its performance to simulate water balance in wheat field. The BUDGET model is composed of a set of validated subroutines describing the various processes involved in water extraction by plant roots and soil water movement in absence of a water table

The physical and chemical qualities of mozzarella cheese prepared from cow and buffalo milk were evaluated by a panel of judges (flavour and taste, body and texture, finish and colour) and by chemical tests (acidity, pH, fat, protein, lactose and ash). The flavour and taste, finish and colour of cow cheese were not significantly different from those of buffalo cheese. Fat, protein, lactose and ash content of cow cheese were significantly higher than those of buffalo cheese. (Bangl. vet.