Table 5.

Thematic analysis of “market demand and curriculum”

SubthemesKey reflectionsQuotes
Academic curriculumTertiary education and TVET need effective curriculum reform“Academic curriculum of the Tertiary education and TVET should be reformed that can cope with the upcoming 4th Industrial Revolution” (Interviewee 13, 2023)
Practical implicationsTertiary education should focus on practical implications over traditional theory-based approaches“There is an indeed lack of practical implications in STEM education. Universities still emphasize on traditional theory-based approach” (Interviewee 15, 2023)
Adequate technologiesScience and technology education has to equip adequate technologies to improve STEM education“Science and Technology Universities lack adequate advanced technologies for the high-price of technological equipment. Thus, universities fail to develop STEM education” (Interviewee 20, 2023)
Brain drainA skilled labor force should be provided with better work opportunities“Skilled labor force moves to abroad for better work opportunities causing skilled labor shortage in Bangladesh. Thus, have to be provided with green working opportunities” (Interviewee 39, 2023)
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