Argumentative Essays: Opinion + Direct Questions + Discussion - IBA Written Question Bank

1) Considering the oversupply of MBAs in Bangladesh, why do you want to pursue an MBA degree? Explain.

[IBA DU MBA July 2016; 10 Marks]

3) “Social media does more harm than good to young generation.” - Do you agree or not with the statement? Justify.

[IBA DU MBA June 2015, 10 Marks]

4) “Introduction of more rickshaws on the streets of Dhaka.” - write your arguments either for or against the statement.

[IBA DU MBA Dec 2012; 15 Marks]

“We can learn more about a society by observing how its people spend their leisure time than by observing them at work.”

Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the opinion stated above. Support your views with reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations, or reading.

[IBA DU MBA 2005-06]

5) Now-a-days Rickshaws can be seen plying on some streets of cities like London and New York. Write in your own words in favor or against introducing Richshaws in such cities of developed countries.

[IBA DU MBA June 2011; 10 Marks]

In this type of essay question, you will be asked one or more questions, and you have to answer the questions.

1) In your opinion, which industry in Bangladesh has the highest potential for growth in the next five years, and why? Discuss.

[IBA DU MBA May 2018: 15 Marks]

An automobile manufacturer wants to set up a car assembly plant in Bangladesh. Do you support it or not? Give your reasons.

[IBA DU MBA 2008-09; 10 Marks]

2) Some opine that the commencement of Uber (a car ride hailing service) in Dhaka has increased the number of vehicles in the congested city and worsened the traffic situation. Other opine that Uber has not only been a solution to the woes of Dhaka city dwellers who have to depend on the abysmal public transport system but has also brought new employment opportunities to the city.

With which of the above opinions do you agree? Support your views with reasons and/or examples from your own experience observations or reading.

[IBA DU MBA May 2018: 15 Marks]

3) WikiLeaks is an international new media non-profit organization that publishes submissions of private, secret, and classified media from anonymous news sources and news leaks in April 2010. WikiLeaks posted video from a 2007 incident in which Iraqi civilians and journalists were killed by US forces, on website called Collateral Murder. In July of the same year, WikiLeaks released Afghan War Diary, a compilation of more than 76,900 documents about the War in Afghanistan not previously available for public review. In October 2010, the group released a package of almost 400,000 documents called the Iraq War Logs in coordination with major commercial media organizations. In November 2010, WikiLeaks began releasing US State Department diplomatic cables.

Do you think that disclosure of information by WikiLeaks is justified to ensure the right to information or that banning such leaks is necessary for the sake of national security and international diplomacy? Justify your position.

[IBA DU MBA 2010-11; 10 Marks]

4) The advancement in technology over the years has done little to advance the cause of humanity. The world has seen more and more sophisticated weapons of mass destruction thanks to the so-called “technological advancement.” Human beings have become increasingly mechanized and indifferent to the sufferings of fellow human beings.

Discuss how well reasoned you find the above point of view. State your opinion in detail. State clearly whether you agree or disagree with the argument. Be sure to include additional reasons, explanations, examples to support your way of thinking.

[IBA DU MBA 2009-10; 15 Marks]

1) Critically analyze the following idea. Support your argument with reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations, or reading.

“Liberty comes with responsibility.”

[IBA DU BBA 2019-20; 10 Marks]

2) “Discipline and creativity don’t go together.”

Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree to the opinion stated above. Support your views with reasons and/or examples from your own experience, observations or reading.

[IBA DU BBA 2017-18; 10 Marks]

Comment on the merits and demerits of “Competition.”

[IBA DU BBA 2016-17; 10 Marks]