Suggested Essay Topics

Below is a list of suggested essay topics that you could write on to prepare for the Written
Section. Although there is a time limit, you should allow yourself to brainstorm and take your
time at the beginning. You will get better with practice. I have highlighted the topics I felt are
important. Note that, although there is very little chance of getting a topic such as "The rainy
season", it would help you considerably in your practice if you think out of the box and come up
with something out of the ordinary in your writing for such topics. You could also look online
for some data related to the rainy season, which could perhaps help you with some other writing.
A good grasp on general knowledge could come in handy. Also while you prepare, put higher
priority on current issues. It is also very unlikely that you will be asked to write on your feelings
about the first test match victory of Bangladesh (unless the examiner comes across this blog and
decides to prove me wrong, very unlikely I know ;)) . I also suggest you stick to British English.
Although I have written 'favor' below, which is the American spelling of 'favour', remember that
most of the faculty members at IBA are somewhat traditional.

Bangladesh

Pahela Baishakh
The seasons of Bangladesh
The rainy season
A Spring Morning
Rivers of Bangladesh
The streets of Dhaka
The season I like most
The importance of the 21st
Independence day
Natural resources of Bangladesh
Independence day
My feelings about the first test match
victory of Bangladesh
Digital Bangladesh

Bangladesh (Social Issues)

Traffic congestion in Dhaka city

Floods in Bangladesh
Environmental Pollution in
Bangladesh
Electricity crisis
The population problem of
Bangladesh
Unemployment Problem
Female Education in Bangladesh
Free market economy in Bangladesh,
do you favor it?
Student Politics
Globalization is beneficial for
Bangladesh- write your arguments
for or against the argument
Importance of Quality Education in
Bangladesh
Development of IT in Bangladesh
Rural Development in Bangladesh

Science

Nuclear Technology
The Internet
The gifts of science
The dangers of science
Greenhouse Effect/The ozone layer
A paper-less office
-Some people think that development of IT will enhance human ingenuity. Others believe
that development of IT will inhibit human ingenuity. Discuss both the points of view.
Which view do you support? Give reasons for your choice.

Social/Environmental/Political Issues
-

Explain your views on the following:In some countries, television and radio programs are
carefully censored for offensive language and behavior. In other countries there is little or
no censorship. In your view, to what extent should the censor board or any other body be
able to censor television or radio programs? Explain, giving relevant reasons and/or
examples to support your position.
Drug Addiction
Mass Media
American People elected BUSH (replace with Obama) as their President. Do you think
that Americans have chosen the right person?
Tsunami
When disaster strikes
Environmental Pollution
Ecological Imbalance

MBA related

Advertising
Marketting
Describe an Event where you have
proved your managerial skills
Why I wish to pursue an MBA
degree
Business Education
Aim in Life
Myself
A memorable day in your life

A thrilling experience of your life

My first day at college
My favourite Hobby
The night before an Examination
Memories of childhood
My favorite Author
An Ideal Leader
If I were a millionaire
My favourite TV show
My favourite Movie

Describe yourself in at least 100 words (this will come in handy when you face the viva
board)

Others

Honesty
The value of discipline in life
Patriotism
The value of time
Dignity of labour
Physical Exercise
Newspaper Reading
Punctuality
Perseverence

If you are short of time, at least Google and have a quick look at the topics listed above.
You will find ample essays and writings online. Or if you write to me and I happen to
have free time, I just might write one or two essays of your choice for you :)

Modesty
Hobbies
The usefulness of Games and Sports
Reading Habit
A Good Person
New Year
Patience
Mercy
Devotion