Request for LOR

Letter of Recommendation (LOR): A Few Guidelines

Students seeking a recommendation letter from me must carefully review the following criteria before making a request:

• Have you completed any courses with me in any format (offline/online)?

• Did you conduct your final-year thesis (research) under my supervision?

• Have you worked as a teaching assistant (TA) for any of my courses?

• Have you engaged in any research or professional activities with me?

• Do you have any publications with me?

• Have you participated in any voluntary activities (e.g., speaker, instructor, ambassador, team member, etc.) for BRWF or BRBD?

If the answers to all these questions are negative, I kindly request that you refrain from requesting a letter from me. However, if you meet at least two of the criteria (or one accepted), you are eligible to request up to three (03) LORs (soft copy/online) from me per term.

Important Note: Please contact me as early as possible regarding your LOR request. There must be at least two weeks remaining before the LOR submission deadline at the time you add my name/email to the admission portal. Requests made with shorter notice may not be accommodated due to my existing commitments.

To initiate the request, please follow the procedure below:

1️⃣ Send an email with the subject:
"Request for Recommendation Letter for <Your Name>"
Email Address: sabir.cse@cuet.ac.bd

2️⃣ Please include the following details in the body of the email, preceded by a brief introductory paragraph:

• Courses taken with me (as a student/TA at CUET, BOU, KFUPM, BRWF/BRBD, or any other format):

  • Course(s) Name:

  • Semester & Year:

  • Received Grade:

• Research work/publication with me (if any):

• Points to be mentioned in the LOR:
  (e.g., any special moment/event, achievement in my course(s), research or publication experience, or anything else)

• University/institute (intended to apply):

• Program (MS/PhD/any other purpose):

• Recommendation Type:
  (Hardcopy/Softcopy/Online; note that hardcopy is unavailable as I am currently staying outside Bangladesh.)

• Deadline(s) for LOR submission:
  (State the exact LOR submission deadline(s) and attach a screenshot or official proof.)

3️⃣ Don’t forget to attach the following documents to your email:

• Your detailed CV (academic style)

• All academic transcripts

• Statement of Purpose (SOP) prepared for the intended university

• Any other relevant information/documents that might be helpful while preparing the LOR

4️⃣ After sending the email, please wait for my response and do not add my name to the university portal without my explicit consent via email.

5️⃣ Send a follow-up email 2–3 days before the deadline, whether the recommendation has been submitted or not, and to check if I need any extra clarification or additional documents. 

By following these guidelines, I can ensure that your LOR is well-prepared, thoughtful, and submitted on time. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!

Regards,
Md. Sabir Hossain