Author: Masudur Rashid
👋 Hi, I am Masudur Rashid. I studied Management (Honors and Masters) but my real passion has always been Business Communication. Through this blog, I share simple tips, lessons, and resources to help students and professionals communicate with confidence.
Ever received a letter that was sent to you and many others at the same time? That, my friend, is a circular letter. In today’s world, businesses and schools still rely on this simple yet powerful way to communicate important news. Whether you are a student, teacher, or a business professional, knowing how to write and use circular letters will make you a better communicator. This guide covers everything you need to know about circular letters, from definitions to real examples. Grab a cup of coffee, let’s dive in. What Is a Circular Letter? A circular letter is a written…
The word ‘secretary’ has been originated from the Latin word ‘Secretarious’ which means ‘a person entrusted with a secret’ or ‘keeper of secrets. The dictionary meaning of the word Secretary is ‘one employed to write or transact business.’ Therefore, by the term ‘secretary’, we mean an officer who is generally entrusted with the responsibilities of writing and exchanging letters, maintain documents and performing confidential activities on behalf of someone or any organization. Today the scope of the functions of secretaries has been broadened to a large extent. Now, their functions are not confined only in performing some confidential functions. They…
Have you ever played the childhood game “Chinese whispers”? One person whispers a short message to another, and by the time it reaches the last person, the message has completely changed. What started as “I like chocolate” might end up as “The teacher is on a diet.” Fun in games, but not so fun in real life. That is exactly how informal communication spreads rumor inside organizations. A single statement can travel across the grapevine, change shape, and become a story that nobody planned. This is why understanding rumor in informal communication is essential for any workplace. If you are…
Have you ever stopped to think about how information travels from one corner of the world to another in seconds? From your morning newspaper to the latest viral TikTok trend, mass media makes it all happen. It connects people, shapes opinions, and spreads knowledge faster than you can say “breaking news.” In this post, we’ll take a close look at the major channels of mass media — Print, Broadcast, and Digital — and understand how they work, why they matter, and how they’ve evolved over time. Mass Media Before diving into the channels, let’s get the basics straight. Mass media…
Writing an inquiry letter sounds simple, right? You just ask a question, wait for a reply, and done. But in reality, many people unknowingly make small errors that cost them a reply altogether. Worse, those mistakes can make them look careless or unprofessional. In this guide, we will uncover the 10 most common inquiry letter mistakes that students and professionals make. More importantly, we will talk about how to fix them so you can write letters that actually get results. Ready? Let’s get started. Why Avoiding Mistakes Matters Imagine this. You spend 20 minutes writing a letter asking a company…

