1. The document summarizes Bangladesh's garment export industry and its growth over the past few decades, which now accounts for over 75% of the country's exports. 2. It discusses the potential impacts of the phaseout of the Multi-Fibre Arrangement quotas at the end of 2004, including possible job losses in the garment industry. 3. The government of Bangladesh took several measures to address these challenges, including training programs, a displaced workers program, and establishing a Social Compliance Forum to address labor standards issues raised by importers.