The findings are presented of a consultancy conducted in Bangladesh, in the framework of the project Assistance to the Fisheries Research Institute, to collect and collate information on the estuarine and marine fisheries resources of the country and their utilization. Places visited were St. Martin's Island, Teknaf, Ukhiya, and the BFDC landing centre at Cox's Bazaar and also Chittagong, Moheshkhali and Pathargata of Chittagong. The data collected are presented under the following headings: 1) Artisanal fishery; 2) Industrial fishery; 3) Marine fishery resources; and 4) Utilization. Technical assistance and strengthening of the Fisheries Research Institute is discussed, considering the following: The scientific research programme of the Marine Fisheries and Technology Station; Research priority for sustainable use of estuary, coast and sea fisheries resources; Formulation, initiation and implementation of research studies; Setting up laboratory; Assistance in finalization of workshop proceedings on The Sustainable Development of Marine Fishery Resources in Bangladesh; and Assistance in organizing and conducting training programme.