Arman Hossain

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1 Introduction The aquaculture industry has emerged as a highly promising sector, providing a sustainable solution to meet the rising global demand for fish and seafood while safeguarding the long-term viability of aquatic resources (Mukhtar et al. 2025). In 2020, the worldwide aquaculture production achieved an unprecedented milestone, surpassing all previous records, with an impressive output of 122.6 Mt and a total worth of $281.5 billion (FAO 2022).

Ram Prasad Singh (40), a garment worker, worked at Style Craft Limited’s factory in Gazipur. An unmarried man, Ram Prasad, lived with his brother and sister-in-law’s family, contributing some of his earnings to their household. But due to months of unpaid wages, he became a burden to the family. His physical and mental health suffered immeasurably from the stresses of severe poverty and an uncertain future. It was in this state of despair that he joined the recent protests.