Learn how to write a job application cover letter: the format, all its parts, a ready sample, rules, and a worked example, aligned with SSC and HSC board CV-and-cover-letter questions.
When you apply for a job, the officer opens your envelope and reads one thing first, before your CV, before your certificates: your cover letter. In those few lines, they form a first impression of you, your professionalism, your language, your care. A strong cover letter opens the door; a careless one, full of mistakes, can quietly close it. The good news is that a cover letter follows a fixed format, and once you learn it, you can write one for any post. This lesson teaches you that format step by step, with a ready sample, the rules to follow, and a worked example, and it is built for SSC and HSC students too, because your board exam asks you to write exactly this.
তুমি যখন চাকরির জন্য আবেদন করো, কর্মকর্তা তোমার খাম খুলে সবার আগে একটি জিনিস পড়েন, তোমার CV এর আগে, সার্টিফিকেটের আগে: তোমার cover letter। ওই কয়েকটি লাইনেই তাঁরা তোমার সম্পর্কে প্রথম ধারণা তৈরি করেন, তোমার পেশাদারিত্ব, তোমার ভাষা, তোমার যত্ন। একটি শক্তিশালী cover letter দরজা খুলে দেয়; আর ভুলে ভরা একটি cover letter নীরবে সেই দরজা বন্ধ করে দিতে পারে। তাহলে চলো, শুরু করা যাক।
What is a Cover Letter?
A cover letter is a short, formal letter that you send with your CV to request that the authority consider you for a particular job (CV এর সাথে পাঠানো একটি সংক্ষিপ্ত, আনুষ্ঠানিক চিঠি)।
Cover letter হলো একটি সংক্ষিপ্ত, আনুষ্ঠানিক চিঠি যা তুমি তোমার CV এর সাথে পাঠাও, যাতে কর্তৃপক্ষ একটি নির্দিষ্ট পদের জন্য তোমাকে বিবেচনা করেন। মনে রেখো, কর্তৃপক্ষ প্রথমে তোমার cover letter পড়েন, তারপর CV দেখেন। তাই এটিকে কখনো অবহেলা কোরো না।
The cover letter and the CV or resume always travel together. The cover letter introduces you; the CV gives the full details.
For SSC and HSC Students: The Board Exam Task
If you are a student of a school or college, this lesson is directly for your exam. In SSC and HSC, the question does not ask for a cover letter alone. It asks you to “write a CV with a cover letter” for a given post. So you must write both, the cover letter first, then the CV, and your CV should not go beyond one page.
তুমি যদি কোন স্কুল বা কলেজের শিক্ষার্থী হও, এই পাঠটি সরাসরি তোমার English 2nd Paper পরীক্ষার জন্য। SSC ও HSC তে প্রশ্নে শুধু cover letter চাওয়া হয় না। একটি নির্দিষ্ট পদের জন্য “write a CV with a cover letter” লিখতে বলা হয়। তাই তোমাকে দুটোই লিখতে হবে, আগে cover letter, তারপর CV, আর তোমার CV এক পৃষ্ঠার বেশি হওয়া উচিত নয়। CV কিভাবে লিখতে হয় সেটা শেখার জন্য এই পোস্টটি পড়ে দেখোঃ CV Format for Job Application.
So learn this cover letter format well, then pair it with the professional CV format to answer the full question.
তাই এই cover letter format ভালোভাবে শেখো, তারপর পূর্ণ উত্তরের জন্য এটিকে professional CV format এর সাথে মেলাও।
The Parts of a Cover Letter
Every good cover letter has these parts, in this order. Learn them, and you will never leave anything out.
প্রতিটি ভালো cover letter এ এই অংশগুলো এই ক্রমে থাকে। এগুলো শেখো, তাহলে কিছু বাদ পড়বে না।
| Part | What it contains (কী থাকে) |
|---|---|
| Your details (তোমার তথ্য) | Your name, address, phone, and email, at the top |
| Date (তারিখ) | The date you write the letter |
| Receiver’s details (প্রাপকের তথ্য) | The head’s designation, organisation name, and address |
| Subject line (বিষয়) | The name of the post you want |
| Salutation (সম্ভাষণ) | Dear Sir or Dear Madam |
| Opening paragraph (শুরুর অনুচ্ছেদ) | Which post you want and where you saw the advertisement |
| Middle paragraph (মধ্যের অনুচ্ছেদ) | Why you are suitable: your education and experience |
| Closing paragraph (শেষ অনুচ্ছেদ) | A request for an interview and a word of thanks |
| Complimentary close (বিদায় সম্ভাষণ) | Yours faithfully or Yours truly, then your signature and name |
| Enclosures (সংযুক্তি) | A list of the documents you attach |
The All-in-One Cover Letter Sample
Here is a master format you can use for any job. The parts in brackets are markers, change only those to match the advertisement, and keep the rest as a model.
এই master format টি তুমি যেকোনো চাকরির জন্য ব্যবহার করতে পারো। বন্ধনীর অংশগুলো marker যেটা বুঝতে সাহায্য করে যে কোথায় কি কি পরিবর্তন করতে হবে। প্রশ্নে যে তথ্য দেওয়া থাকবে সেই অনুযায়ী বন্ধনীর অংশগুলো পরিবর্তন করতে হবে।
(Name of applicant) – আবেদনকারীর নাম
(Address of applicant) – আবেদনকারীর ঠিকানা
Cell Phone: …………… E-mail: …………… (আবেদনকারীর ফোন নম্বর এবং ইমেইল ঠিকানা)
10 March 2026 (Date of application) – যেই তারিখে আবেদন পত্র লেখা হচ্ছে
The Chairman (Head of the organisation) – যার কাছে আবেদন পত্র লেখা হচ্ছে
National Development Ltd. (Name of the organisation) – যে প্রতিষ্ঠানের জন্য আবেদন পত্র লেখা হচ্ছে
12/3 Mirpur, Dhaka. (Address of the organisation) – সেই প্রতিষ্ঠানের ঠিকানা
Subject: Application for the post of Marketing Manager. (Name of the post) – যে পদের জন্য আবেদন সেই পদের নাম
Dear Sir,
In response to your advertisement published in ‘The Daily Star’ (name of the newspaper) on 23 February 2026 (date of publication), I would like to apply for the post of Marketing Manager. (Name of the post)
I understand from your advertisement that your organisation needs young and dynamic people for your business team (Name of the sector). You will note from my enclosed CV that my educational background, together with the part-time assignments I have handled over the last few years, has given me real experience in research and promotional work, and makes me a suitable candidate for the post.
I believe that working in a reputed organisation like yours will give me an excellent opportunity to grow in this field. (Name of the sector) I am confident that, if I am given the chance to serve, I will prove myself an asset to your organisation through my dedication, sincerity, and professionalism.
I would be grateful for an interview at your convenience. For any query, you can reach me at 017XXXXXXXX (cell number) or email me at applicant@email.com (email address).
Thank you.
Yours truly,
(Signature) Md. Rakibul Hasan (Name of applicant)
Enclosures:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copies of academic and experience certificates
- Recent passport-size photographs
What Each Paragraph Should Say
The body of the cover letter is three short paragraphs, and each has one clear job. Do not mix them up.
Cover letter এর মূল অংশ তিনটি ছোট অনুচ্ছেদ, আর প্রতিটির একটি স্পষ্ট কাজ আছে। এদের গুলিয়ে ফেলো না।
- Opening paragraph: name the post you are applying for and say where and when you saw the advertisement. (কোন পদ, আর কোথায় ও কখন বিজ্ঞাপন দেখেছ)
- Middle paragraph: this is the heart. Show why you fit, your qualifications, skills, and any experience, and connect them to the post. (কেন তুমি উপযুক্ত: যোগ্যতা, দক্ষতা, অভিজ্ঞতা)
- Closing paragraph: politely request an interview, give your contact details, and thank the reader. (সাক্ষাৎকারের অনুরোধ, যোগাযোগ, ধন্যবাদ)
Rules and Tips for a Strong Cover Letter
A few simple rules separate a good cover letter from a weak one. Follow them every time.
কয়েকটি সহজ নিয়ম একটি ভালো cover letter কে দুর্বল একটি থেকে আলাদা করে। প্রতিবার এগুলো মানো।
- Keep it to one page. A cover letter is short, never long. (এক পৃষ্ঠায় রাখো।)
- Keep the tone formal and polite. This is a business letter, not a chat. (আনুষ্ঠানিক ও ভদ্র সুর রাখো।)
- Check every word for spelling and grammar. One mistake can cost you the job. (বানান ও grammar পরীক্ষা করো।)
- Tailor it to the post. Change the markers, do not send the same letter blindly. (পদ অনুযায়ী মানিয়ে নাও।)
- Match your skills to the job. Say why you fit this post, not just that you want it. (দক্ষতা পদের সাথে মেলাও।)
- Always include the Enclosures list at the end. (শেষে Enclosures তালিকা দাও।)
A Worked Example (Junior Officer at a Bank)
Let us fill in the format for a real board-style question: you are Taher, and you want to apply for the post of Junior Officer at Social Islami Bank Limited. Here is how the cover letter looks.
চলো একটি সত্যিকারের board-ধরনের প্রশ্নের জন্য format টি পূরণ করি: তুমি Taher, আর Social Islami Bank Limited এ Junior Officer পদের জন্য আবেদন করতে চাও। cover letter টি দেখতে এমন হবে।
Taher Ahmed
House 5, Road 2, Rajshahi
Cell Phone: 017XXXXXXXX E-mail: taher.ahmed@email.com
10 March 2026
The Managing Director
Social Islami Bank Limited
Head Office, Dhaka.
Subject: Application for the post of Junior Officer.
Dear Sir,
In response to your advertisement published in ‘The Daily Star’ on 2 March 2026, I would like to apply for the post of Junior Officer at your bank. I am keen to build my career in the banking sector, and I believe this post is an ideal start.
You will note from my enclosed CV that I have completed my BBA in Finance from the University of Rajshahi, with a strong record in accounting and communication. During my studies, I worked as an intern at a local bank, where I learned customer service, teamwork, and basic banking operations. I am confident that these skills make me a suitable candidate for this post.
I would be grateful for an interview at your convenience. You can reach me at 017XXXXXXXX or by email at taher.ahmed@email.com. Thank you for considering my application.
Yours truly,
(Signature) Taher Ahmed
Enclosures:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copies of academic certificates
- Recent passport-size photographs
Practice: Board Exam Questions
Try these real board-style questions. For each, write a CV with a cover letter, using the format above, and keep the CV to one page.
এই সত্যিকারের board-ধরনের প্রশ্নগুলো চেষ্টা করো। প্রতিটির জন্য উপরের format ব্যবহার করে একটি CV সহ cover letter লেখো, আর CV এক পৃষ্ঠায় রাখো।
- Social Islami Bank Limited invites applications for the post of Junior Officer. You are Taher/Tahera, keen to build a career as a banker. Write a CV with a cover letter for the post.
- You are Shamim/Shamima, looking for a job. You have seen an advertisement for the post of an Assistant Teacher in a school. Write a CV with a cover letter. Your CV should not exceed one page.
- You are Limon/Lima and have completed your MA in English. You have seen an advertisement that an English Teacher will be appointed in ‘X’ High School, Dhaka. Write a CV with a cover letter for the post.
- You are Fahim/Fahima and have completed your post-graduation. You have seen a vacancy for the post of an Assistant Teacher of English in a reputed school. Write a CV with a cover letter for the post.
- You are Sumon/Sweety and have passed B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry. You have seen a circular for the post of a Medical Representative in a renowned company. Write a CV with a cover letter for the post.
- You are Sumon/Sumona and have completed your MBA from the University of Dhaka. You have seen an advertisement in ‘The Daily Prothom Alo’ for Senior Officers in Dutch Bangla Bank PLC. Write a CV with a cover letter for the post.
- You are Arif/Arifa, a graduate in psychology. You have seen a vacancy for the post of a Student Counsellor in Scholastica Ltd, Dhaka. Write a CV with a cover letter for the post.
- Some junior officers will be appointed in Dhaka Bank PLC. You, Amin/Amina, are interested. You have seen a vacancy in ‘The Financial Express’. Write a CV with a cover letter to the MD for the post.
- You are Azmaeen/Arisha and, after graduation, have completed a diploma in Library and Information Science. You have seen a vacancy for the post of a librarian at Chattogram Cantonment High School. Write a CV with a cover letter for the post.
A Tip for the Exam and Real Life
Remember one simple idea: the cover letter tells the reader who you are and why you want the post, and the CV proves it with details. In the exam, write the cover letter first, keep it to three short paragraphs, and then attach a one-page CV. Change the markers to match the question, check every line for spelling, and end with the Enclosures list. Do this, and both in the exam hall and in real life, your application will look professional and complete.
একটি সহজ কথা মনে রেখো: cover letter পাঠককে বলে তুমি কে আর কেন পদটি চাও, আর CV বিস্তারিত দিয়ে তা প্রমাণ করে। পরীক্ষায় আগে cover letter লেখো, তিনটি ছোট অনুচ্ছেদে রাখো, তারপর এক পৃষ্ঠার CV যুক্ত করো। প্রশ্ন অনুযায়ী marker বদলাও, প্রতিটি লাইনের বানান পরীক্ষা করো, আর Enclosures তালিকা দিয়ে শেষ করো। এটি করলে পরীক্ষার হলে ও বাস্তব জীবনে, দুই জায়গাতেই তোমার আবেদন পেশাদার ও সম্পূর্ণ দেখাবে।
Related Lessons
Keep improving your writing with these lessons:
- Professional CV / Resume Format for a Job Application
- Summary Writing: How to Write a Summary of a Passage (SSC & HSC)
- Application Writing: The Shortcut Method for Board Exams
- Letter Writing: The Shortcut Method for Board Exams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a job application cover letter? It is a short, formal letter sent with your CV to request that the authority consider you for a particular post. It introduces you, while the CV gives the full details.
What are the main parts of a cover letter? Your contact details, the date, the receiver’s details, a subject line, a salutation, three short body paragraphs, a complimentary close with your signature, and a list of enclosures.
How long should a cover letter be? One page, with about three short paragraphs: an opening, a middle showing why you fit, and a closing that requests an interview and thanks the reader.
How is this asked in the SSC and HSC exam? The board question asks you to “write a CV with a cover letter” for a given post. You write the cover letter first, then a one-page CV.
What should I write in the middle paragraph? Your qualifications, skills, and any experience, connected clearly to the post you want. This is the paragraph that shows why you are a suitable candidate.