The study was conducted in Paikgacha Upazilla of Khulna district, Bangladesh with a view to identify the socio-economic and livelihood changes due to shrimp farming. Data was collected from the 95 respondents by the researchers themselves through personal interview using and interview schedule during November 20, 2008. A remarkable change was observed incase of socio-economic parameters. The percentages of marginal small farmers decreased while the percentage of medium and large farm holders increased. The average income of the respondents become higher (Tk. 457.95 thousand) after inception...