Skill Mismatch among ICT Graduates in Bangladesh: Evidence from a Graduate Survey
Author (s)
Md. Maksudul Alam
Abstract
This article examines reported skill mismatch among ICT-related graduates in Bangladesh using a cleaned graduate survey of 400 respondents. The study treats mismatch not simply as unemployment or individual deficiency, but as a transition problem in converting academic ICT learning into practical, employer-recognised capability. Descriptive statistics, bivariate association tests, and binary logistic regression with robust standard errors are used. The descriptive evidence shows that 82.5 percent of respondents were classified as experiencing skill mismatch, while 40.5 percent were employed. Training after graduation and academic-period work experience are associated with lower mismatch rates in bivariate analysis, but they are not statistically significant in the full complete-case logit model. Years since passing is negatively associated with mismatch, suggesting labour-market adjustment over time. Job-market knowledge is positively associated with reported mismatch, indicating that awareness of employer expectations may increase recognition of skill gaps rather than directly create mismatch. The findings should be interpreted as associational because the data are cross-sectional and based on survey classification. The article recommends stronger project-based learning, structured internships, portfolio evidence, graduate tracking, and employer engagement in ICT curricula and training.
Key words: Skill Mismatch, Graduate Employability, ICT Graduates, Education-to-Employment Transition, Bangladesh, Logistic Regression.
| Title: | Skill Mismatch among ICT Graduates in Bangladesh: Evidence from a Graduate Survey |
|---|---|
| Author: | Md. Maksudul Alam |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Scientific Reports |
| Website: | http://ijsab.com/jsr |
| ISSN: | ISSN: 2708-7085 (Online), ISSN: 3079-9317 (Print) |
| Publisher | IJSAB International |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.58970/JSR.1218 |
| Media: | Online |
| Volume: | 14 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| Acceptance Date: | 18/06/2026 |
| Date of Publication: | 24/06/2026 |
| PDF URL: | http://ijsab.com/wp-content/uploads/1218.pdf |
| Free download: | Available |
| Page: | 313-327 |
| First Page: | 313 |
| Last Page: | 327 |
| Paper Type: | Research paper |
| Current Status: | Published |
Cite This Article:
Alam, M. M. (2026). Skill Mismatch among ICT Graduates in Bangladesh: Evidence from a Graduate Survey, Journal of Scientific Reports, 14(1), 313-327. DOI: https://doi.org/10.58970/JSR.1218
About Author (s)
Md. Maksudul Alam, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Govt. Shah Sultan College, Bogura; PhD Fellow, Institute of Bangladesh Studies, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0599-7700
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58970/JSR.1218
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