A Ph.

D Thesis
On
Observation on the Efficiency of Trickle down Extension
Approach in Aquaculture Development

American World University, USA

400 S. Beverly Drive, 214 Beverly Hills, California
USA, 90212
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Affiliated Bangladesh Study Centre

Centre for Executive Development Studies (CEDS)

Navana Rahim Ardent, 39 Bijoynagar, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh

A Ph. D Thesis
On
Observation on the Efficiency of Trickle down Extension
Approach in Aquaculture Development

Prepared By:
Mohammed Shahajat Ali
ID No: Ph. D-0600126
Reg. No: Ph.D-BD-687
Ph. D Program

Supervisor:
Professor Dr. Md. Sadrul Amin
Ex-Dean
Faculty of Post Graduate Studies
HMD Science and Technology University
Chairman, Department of HRD
American World University, USA
(Bangladesh Study Centre)

Date of Submission: June, 2014

Centre for Executive Development Studies (CEDS)

Thesis Titled

Observation on the Efficiency of Trickle down Extension

Approach in Aquaculture Development

Is approved and acceptable in quality and form.

Professor Dr. Md. Sadrul Amin

Ex-Dean
Faculty of Post Graduate Studies
HMD Science and Technology University
Chairman, Department of HRD
American World University, USA
(Bangladesh Study Centre)

Letter of Transmittal
To
Maxine Asher
President
American World University
California, USA.
Sub: Submission of the Thesis Observation on the Efficiency of Trickle down
Extension Approach in Aquaculture Development.

Dear Sir/ Madam,

With due respect I would like to Thanks you for giving me the authorization to prepare
the thesis on the topic Observation on the Efficiency of Trickle down Extension
Approach in Aquaculture Development which I have prepared in partial fulfillment
of the requirement for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D).
It was undoubtedly an innovative and exciting work. Could I possibly take the
opportunity to appreciate your counseling and help in this regard.
With regards
Sincerely yours

Mohammed Shahajat Ali

ID No: Ph. D-0600126
Reg. No: Ph.D-BD-687
Ph. D Program

Declaration by Student
I do hereby declare that the thesis entitled

Observation on the Efficiency of Trickle down Extension

Approach in Aquaculture Development
is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement
For the Degree
Of
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D)
In
The Department of Fisheries, American World University, USA as my original work

and have not submitted the thesis for the award of any other Degree, Diploma,
Fellowship or other similar title or prizes.

Dated: June, 2014

Dhaka
Mohammed Shahajat Ali
ID No: Ph. D-0600126
Reg. No: Ph.D-BD-687
Ph. D Program

Certificate
This is to certify that the thesis entitled

Observation on the Efficiency of Trickle down Extension

Approach in Aquaculture Development
is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement
For the Degree
Of
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D)
by

Mohammed Shahajat Ali

ID No: Ph. D-0600126
Reg. No: Ph.D-BD-687
Ph. D Program
Under my supervision and guidance and that no part of this report has been submitted
for the award of any other Degree, Diploma, Fellowship or similar other title or prizes
and that the work has not been published in any journal or magazine.

Certified

Professor Dr. Md. Sadrul Amin

Ex-Dean
Faculty of Post Graduate Studies
HMD Science and Technology University
Chairman, Department of HRD
American World University, USA
(Bangladesh Study Centre)

Certificate
This is to certify that the thesis entitled

Observation on the Efficiency of Trickle down Extension

Approach in Aquaculture Development
is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Degree of

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

by

Mohammed Shahajat Ali

ID No: Ph. D-0600126
Reg. No: Ph.D-BD-687
Ph. D Program
Under the supervision and guidance of Professor Dr. Md. Sadrul Amin, Ex-Dean,
Faculty of Post Graduate Studies, Institute of Research and Training HMD Science and
Technology University and that no part of this report has been submitted for the award
of any other Degree, Diploma, Fellowship or similar other title of prizes and that the
work has not been published in any journal or magazine.

Certified

Prof. Dr. Mohammed Salim Bhuyan

Ph. D, DBA (USA), MBA (Canada), B.Com (Hons)
M.Com (Mkt), DU, LLB (Hons), L.L.M (DIU)
Chairman (Board of Trustee)
American World University, USA
(Bangladesh Study Centre)

Acknowledgement
All praises are due to almighty Allah who has given me the opportunity to perform my
research work and kept me fit both physically and mentally. From the core of my heart, I
express my deepest sense of gratitude and indebtedness to Dr. Dilip Kumar, Fishery
Extension Expert, FAO/UNDP project BGD/87/045 for the necessary assistance and
guidance to initiate this research on aquaculture extension in Bangladesh. I am also highly
grateful and indebted to Prof. Dr. Md. Sadrul Amin, Ex-Dean, Faculty of Post Graduate
Studies, Institute of Research & Training, HMD Science and Technology University,
Dinajpur, Bangladesh presently Chairman, Department of HRD, American World
University, USA (Bangladesh Study Centre) for his sincere co-operation, untiring
guidance, valuable suggestion and proper supervision in conducting the research and
preparation of the thesis.
I express my deepest gratitude and admiration toward Prof. Dr. Mohammed Salim
Bhuyan, Chairman, Affiliated Bangladesh Study Centre and Centre for Executive
Development Studies (CEDS), American World University, USA, 400S. Beverly Drive,
214 Beverly Hills, California, USA, 90212 for his constant and valuable encouragement to
accomplish this rewarding task.
I am extremely grateful to Ms. Sabrina Parvin Ely, Executive Director for her constant
help to complete the thesis in time. It was Mr. Md. Azad Hossain who took the pains for
helping me in compilation of the thesis in a scientific manner. I convey my special thank to
him for this hard job.
Lastly I convey my gratitude to my wife Ms. Farida Akhtar Banu for her constant
assistance in conducting this research and preparation of the thesis.

Mohammed Shahajat Ali

ID No: Ph. D-0600126
Reg. No: Ph.D-BD-687
Ph. D Program