The development and

evolution pattern of
Japanese culture which
is associated with the
Shu-Ha- Ri strategy.

• shu ( 守 ) — “Follow"—Adopt and imitate

Learning fundamentals, techniques, proverbs.
• Ha ( 破 ) "digress” —Adapt and improve
Adapt to this learning and improve it.
• Ri ( 離 ) — "separate"—Adept and Innovate
There are no techniques or proverbs, all moves are natural,
becoming one with spirit alone without clinging to forms. 
Garment industry of
Bangladesh.
The readymade garments industry acts as a
catalyst for the development of Bangladesh. The
"Made in Bangladesh" tag has also brought glory
for the country, making it a prestigious brand
across the globe. Bangladesh, which was once
termed by cynics a "bottomless basket" has now
become a "basket full of wonders.
After the independence in 1971, Bangladesh was
one of poorest countries in the world. No major
industries were developed in Bangladesh, when it
was known as East Pakistan, due to
discriminatory attitude and policies of the
government of the West Pakistan. So, rebuilding
the war-ravaged country with limited resources
appeared to be the biggest challenge.
The industry that has been making crucial
contribution to rebuilding the country and its
economy is none other than the readymade
garment (RMG) industry which is now the single
biggest export earner for Bangladesh. The sector
accounts for 83% of total export earnings of the
country.
 Shu-Ha-Ri strategy in Garment Industry of Bangladesh.
• The stage of Shu.
The apparel industry of Bangladesh started its
journey in the 1980s and has come to the
position it is in today. The late Nurool Quader
Khan was the pioneer of the readymade
garment industry in Bangladesh. He had a vision
of how to transform the country. In 1978, he
sent 130 trainees to South Korea where they
learned how to produce readymade garments.
With those trainees, he set up the first factory
"Desh Garments"  to produce garments for
export.  First, learning from the South Korea
and adopting and imitating, Bangladesh started
new Garments industries within the country. at
this time Bangladeshi garments just work for
foreigner buyers under subcontracting
arrangements.
• The stage of Ha
In 1978, there were only 9 garment manufacturing units,
which generated a small amount of export earnings. These
factories served both domestic and export markets. Till the
end of 1982, there were only 47 garment manufacturing
units. The breakthrough occurred in 1984-85, when the
number of garment factories rose to 587. In the textile supply
chain, the roles of the Buying Houses got prominence. Large
retailers outsourced their merchandises through buying
houses that placed orders to Bangladeshi RMG
manufacturers. Over times, the situation improved a lot.
Bangladeshi entrepreneurs excelled in establishing both
backward and forward linkages. At the initial years,
Bangladesh was 100% dependent on the imported raw
materials (fabrics) and accessories to run their factories. By
creating backward linkages, they have successfully reduced
their dependence on the imported raw materials, namely,
yarn, fabrics, dyeing, processing, printing and finishing
technology by building domestic capacity. By this time a large
number of composite mills were established. Till 1999 RMG
Adapted and Improved Technologies, Reduced dependence
on the imported raw materials.
• The Stage of Ri
 The number of RMG factories shot up to around
2,900 in 1999. By this time, Bangladesh became one
of the 12 largest apparel exporters of the world, the
sixth largest supplier in the US market and the fifth
largest supplier of T-shirts in the EU market. The
industry has grown during the 1990s roughly at the
rate of 22%. As in the early stages, from the
beginning of the Third Millennium, the RMG exports
grew steadily. According to Export Promotion
Bureau (EPB),' during the first decade of the 21st
century when the whole world was worried about
global recession, the country (Bangladesh) stood up
proudly as' the world's second largest apparel
supplier, after China. Garment exports stood at
$17.91 billion in fiscal 2010-11, taking up almost
78% of the overall exports. And at same time,
leading position of Knitwear continued. Of the total
apparel exports, Knitwear accounted for $9.49
billion, while woven was $8.43 billion in fiscal 2010-
11.
 References
• The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association.
https://www.bgmea.com.bd/page/AboutGarmentsIndustry

• Banglapedia
National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh.
http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Garment_Industry&oldid=2428

• Motahar Hossain Rana

Engineer’s Degree at Daffodil International University
Published Dec 2, 2016.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/history-garments-industry-bangladesh-mo
tahar-hossain-rana