In the development history of Bangladesh, RMG sector contributed a lot in terms of employment generation, involving women in the formal sector, increased substantial export earnings etc. One significant aspect of the RMG's contribution in the development is the human development aspect. The sector contributed a lot in the following areas:

Knitwear sector's unique contribution is in the growth and development of the backward linkage industry of the country. Country's total backward linkage industry in the RMG sector is almost entirely flourished based on the knitwear industry.

Knitwear industry is entirely supporting the spinning, fabric, and dyeing industry of the country. A good number of printing factories are totally dependent on knit sector as well.