One of the major problems in the coastal zone of Bangladesh is Salinity intrusion. It is increasing alarmingly due to natural and anthropogenic reasons. salinity. Salinity is causing decline in soil productivity and crop yield which results in severe degradation of bio-environment and ecology. So, a study has and socio-economic condition of the worst salinity affected Munshiganj union of Satkhira district. The study was conducted on the basis of primary and secondary both data sources. To collect pri different methods had been adopted which were informal interview, a pre and Focused Group Discussion (FGD). It has been found that salinity increase results in reduction of agricultural production, vegetation grow environment and creating negative impact on the socio Moreover, in maximum cases people of the study area are changing their occupation such as f shrimp farming, prawn collection, shopkeeper, labor etc. including cultural changes. Different kinds of diseases are also spreading and food habit changing. A great concern is found that there are no any kinds of drinking water without saltiness. In this perspective, some time oriented immediate steps have to take to protect salinity intrusion and to find out suitable ways to adapt with salinity problems with the collaboration of Government and local NGOs.

The Sundarbans Reserved Forest (SRF) is playing a significant role in local and national economy and is providing protection to the coastline as well as to the people living in the Sundarbans Impact Zone (SIZ). Presently, the area provides a livelihood to an estimated 3.5 million people. This study deals with the livelihood pattern of the people using both primary and secondary data sources. The study identifies people with different livelihood activities such as munda, fishermen, bawali, golpata collectors, salt farmer etc. Most of them are seasonal workers and their over all socio-economic conditions are below standard.