Here’s a clear letter writing format you can follow.
Letters are generally of two types: Formal and
Informal. I’ll give you both formats.
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1. Formal Letter Format (for office, applications, official matters):
📍 Sender’s Address
📍 Date
📍 Receiver’s Address
📍 Subject (one line, short and clear)
📍 Salutation (e.g., Respected Sir/Madam, )
✍️Body of the Letter:
Introduction: State the purpose of the letter.
Main Content: Give details, reasons, or explanation.
Conclusion: Request or final note.
📍 Complimentary Close: (e.g., Yours faithfully / Yours sincerely)
📍 Signature & Name
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Example (Formal):
Sender’s Address
Dhaka, Bangladesh
24 September 2025
To
The Principal
ABC College
Dhaka
Subject: Application for leave
Respected Sir,
I am writing to request a two-day leave from 25 to 26 September 2025 due to personal reasons.
I kindly request you to grant me leave for the mentioned period.
Yours faithfully,
Sajeeb Acharjee
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2. Informal Letter Format (to friends, family, relatives):
📍 Sender’s Address
📍 Date
📍 Salutation (e.g., Dear Friend / Dear Uncle,)
✍️Body of the Letter:
Introduction: Ask about their well-being.
Main Content: Share your news, feelings, or purpose.
Conclusion: Closing note, best wishes.
📍 Complimentary Close: (e.g., Yours lovingly / Yours affectionately)
📍 Signature / Name
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Example (Informal):
Sender’s Address
Chattogram, Bangladesh
24 September 2025
Dear Friend,
I hope you are doing well. I am writing to share with you that I recently joined a new college, and my
experience here has been wonderful. The teachers are very helpful, and I have made some good friends
too.
Please write back soon and tell me about your studies.
Yours lovingly,
Rahim
