Muslim Fishermen in North-East India A Sociological Study

Muslim fishermen mainly live in the three districts of Barak Valley region of Assam in North-East India bordering the Sylhet district of neighbouring country of Bangldesh. They are the converts from Hindhu fishing castes of the region. In the regional Muslim society they occupy distinct position which often resembles to a caste. Important social markers differentiate them from other Muslim groups in the region and officially they are recognised as OBCs. My research article attempts to investigate into status of Muslim fishermen in the regional society and find out the dynamics of community identity among them.