The mapping of 723 export-oriented readymade garments factories in Bangladesh under its five-year Mapped in Bangladesh (MiB) initiative shows, the country’s RMG factories employ 2,77,8677 individuals, significantly less than the four million claimed by entrepreneurs. The initiative has mapped 723 export-oriented readymade garment (RMG) factories using factory census approach by mid-March.

Being implemented by Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED) of Brac University (BracU), the MiB project is funded by Laudes Foundation and the Netherlands government coordinated by BRAC. The project is also supported by the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) under the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE).

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) are strategic partners of the project. The latest MiB data shows, there are 2,754 factories that are members of the BGMEA and BKMEA.