A strong letter of recommendation can meaningfully support your next step in higher studies or employment. I am delighted to endorse students whose work and conduct I know well. I will provide an honest, evidence-based assessment that reflects your actual performance and potential.
Important: I can only comment on achievements and attributes that I have directly supervised or evaluated. If our interaction was limited or not representative of your research aptitude, please consider a different referee.
Note for BRACU Undergrade/Master’s students: If you have F grades, dropped out, or exhibited unsatisfactory research progress, these facts must be stated in the LOR and may affect the evaluation of your motivation and suitability.
You performed undergraduate/MSc research under my supervision.
Your final-year thesis/project was completed under my supervision.
You undertook project work under my guidance/collaboration that resulted in a peer-reviewed publication (with my approval).
You successfully completed my undergraduate/graduate course, and I am confident I can assess your abilities beyond routine coursework.
I served as a member of your MSc examination committee or as an external examiner of your thesis/project.
Not eligible (typically):
Only attended my theory course without substantial interaction or research engagement.
Sessional/project-only exposure, unless the work was exceptional and led to a publication with my approval.
If you are currently an MSc student under my supervision: consult me before listing me as a recommender. If your progress is unsatisfactory, please do not add me.
Undergraduate: EEE/ECE 301/283, 413
Master’s: EEE 545 (Nanotechnology), EEE 546 (Nanophotonics & Plasmonics)
My RAs: no upper limit.
Direct thesis students with a successful publication (UG/MSc): up to 5 LORs.
Others: at my discretion, subject to eligibility and evidence.
You must waive your right of access to the recommendation. If you do not waive access, I will decline. If a portal shows non-waiver, I will insert:
“The LOR policy is published at https://sites.google.com/bracu.ac.bd/nanotechnolo-aiiot-and-applied/lor-request
The applicant did not waive the right to access this report; therefore, I decline to provide a Letter of Recommendation.”
Subject line: LOR Request | Your Full Name | Degree/Job | Deadline: DD-MMM-YYYY
Email body (numbered):
Full name (as in passport)
Degree applying for / Position & institution(s)
Deadline(s) (DD-MMM-YYYY)
Relationship with me (course/thesis/RA; semester/year) + 2–3 quantified highlights I directly supervised
Whether access is waived (Yes)
How to submit (portal/email) + any special instructions
Attachments (single email):
LOR_Request_Form.docx (completed)
CV/Resume
Official/Unofficial Transcript (if CGPA to be cited)
English Proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL), if relevant
Supporting evidence (accepted papers, thesis certificate, award letters)—optional but helpful
File naming: Name_DocumentType_YYYYMMDD (e.g., Rahman_CV_20250905.pdf)
Send the complete package once at least 2 week before the deadline. I will confirm receipt by email.
Add my email to portals only after my confirmation.
Batch your requests: submit all universities/employers at once where possible.
After you finish submitting, email me once with the consolidated list so I can process in one sitting.
If a deadline approaches, send one reminder exactly 1 day before the due date.
Incomplete or ineligible requests may not receive a response.
I will highlight strengths I have directly observed and, where necessary, note concerns (e.g., F grades, dropout, unfinished projects, unsatisfactory progress).
If I cannot provide a positive recommendation, I will inform you.
This policy protects the credibility of your application and ensures fair, accurate, and timely recommendations for all students.