It is completely okay. The D.P will ask why and you should prepare an answer for that. With this question the D.P just wants to see how confident you are in the decisions you make in your life and before your University life is very common to not have any female friend or Girlfriend. 

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They may or may not. It is a 50/50 event.

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Here, you should talk about which exams went bad for you and explain why they went bad. For example, suppose you could not write all the words in your WAT. So you may answer, “Sir, I feel bad for one reason that I couldn’t write all the words in the WAT. I missed about 9 or 10 words''

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No sir, I personally have found everything to be satisfactory.

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No dear, It helps them know you and take there decisoin and If you don't allow yourself to know about you turely then they will not force you to be open up. But initially DP will help you to be open up with his amicable behavior. Yet there are lot of candidate who are afraid of let there self open to DP for clarity of thought and led to redcard earlier before any better judgment of them. 

If D.P is offering you money then simply say, “No sir, I do not want the money.” Take the money if and only if the D.P says that it is an order. money source, valid or order if order then I must take this money।

You should handle the situation by your own sense of humor. Act like a mature person. Act based upon reality.

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It is okay to be a smoker as an ISSB candidate so do not keep any such plans. Even if the medical tests do not show anything there is a high possibility that the D.P will understand that you are lying.

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Sir, I would look for opportunities to invest this money into and save it for future purposes. 

Try to be honest and confident about your answer. Actually explain how you would use the money.

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Do not say that you are a chain smoker. You should say, “Sir, I smoke occasionally when I’m out with my friends. Smoking is not a daily thing for me.” (Reply based on your situation. These are the answer to provide you a perspective what kinds of conversation you may do with your DP)

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Before your ISSB days, avoid posting too much on facebook and censor the content that you already have shared. It is not necessary to deactivate your account, however, you may lock your profile if you want.

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Wait until the D.P asks you to. Once the D.P asks, here is a sample of how your answer can be:

Sir, my name is Ajwad Abir. I am the son of Md. Atiqur Islam and Rehana Amin. I passed my H.S.C from Govt. Public School and College in 2023. My hobbies mainly include outdoor games but I also like watching TV shows. I tend to think of myself as a very optimistic person; that is, I always look at the good side of things.

If D.P asks, be honest about your smoking experience. It is okay to say Yes.

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Avoid snitching on your groupmates. You can be critical but it is always better to be appreciative. And in either case you will get no advantage.

While talking about your groupmates, say only what is apparent.If you are going to say a negative aspect about someone then follow it up with a positive aspect. If someone is a little silent then say that “Sir, I think chest number 31 is a bit too silent. But he is also a very helpful person.”

Remember that you must always follow up a negative aspect with a positive aspect and never the other way around.

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You can say yes. But do not go overboard with this, that is, do not say too much. The conversation may go as follows:

D.P : DId you ever cheat in any exams?

You : Yes sir, I have

D.P : How did you cheat? 

You : Sir, I sometimes would tell m.c.q answers to others, or ask for certain formulas or starting sentences from my friends. 

D.P : Did you ever carry books or booklets or small cheats in the examination hall?

You: No sir, I have not.

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It is good to not go into too much depth about such information. You may however share that you are really serious about this person, you think he/she is the one and you wish to marry him/her one day in sha Allah.

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ISSB will not take it negatively as long as you yourself do not regret the situation that you are in. They expect people who are straightforward in decision making and are confident with what they do and how they make their way in their own respective circumstances. 

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Not necessarily, but taking mental preparation is good for these questions. 

You've to answer naturally. If the question need time to calculate or a logic building planning can ask for few seconds for thinking. It's wise to deliver e smartest answer in such situation. But when the question is regarding yourself don't take time to answer. It will create a negative impact on you proving you're not genuine.  

Sir, I have the qualities that are required of an officer. I live my life with principles and try to integrate honesty, integrity and courage within myself and with the things I do. I am also a fast learner and can. I believe I have the potential to be much better than how I am now and hence I can be trained. 

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It will not have a negative impact upon you. Share this only when you are asked to. There is no need to provide extra information regarding this. 

D.P will actually appreciate a candidate who is conscious about his own life and career.

However, heads up on this issue that after you say the above in response, the next question from the D.P will most likely be, “Why do you want to join the military?” And here, you must provide a compelling answer.

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For the Navy: Give one personal reason. Then say; 

Sir, the scopes and opportunities provided in the Bangladesh navy will be very helpful for me. I can go for various national and international courses and I can also continue my higher education. Besides, Bangladesh Navy is a 3 dimensional force, and I would have an opportunity to serve in both land and sea.

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It is best to reply no. Sometimes the D.P may ask “Do you want to say anything?”. In those cases, you may reply saying, “Just this sir, please pray for me”.

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Be quick and straightforward in thinking. Answer respectfully and honestly. 

You should view the D.P as a father figure so be free with him, but not too free with him. Keep within limits and show confidence in everything that you say without getting nervous.

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Sir, I will still to my best abilities try to carry out that task as long as it is a legal order since it would be my duty as a subordinate to carry out any order given to me by my superior officer.

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Depends on situation. What if he says to die you for no valid reason!

Sir, I have courage, tenacity and integrity. And I am also a fast learner and adapter.

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Sir, if I don’t get a green card, it will be disheartening for me. But I trust in Almighty God that He has something good in store for me. With that in mind, I shall pursue other career options. 

If your answer is, you will try again and again. It will show you desperate to have a greencard and this leads you to show an imaginary character to DP. Look bhaia DP want to see your perspective what's important in your life has other than this Greencard. Sometimes few officer cadets get injury that time it's hard for them to overcame after academy life. If you've no bigger goal in life in your uncertain Academic life it will break you more after any injury. 

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Avoid providing too much information. Just say that you do not know that much about the details, you just watch it. If D.P asks, “What type of porn do you like to watch?”, answer with a common category such as sensual or romantic sex.

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Sir, since childhood it has been my dream to join the Bangladesh army. Growing up, I’ve heard mostly about the Bangladesh army from friends and family and that is why my interest grew towards the army. Other than this, I know that the Bangladesh army is the largest organization in Bangladesh so the scope and opportunities in the Bangladesh army are also very high. I can continue my higher education in a very respectable environment and also achieve my dream. 

Yes definitely.

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All the D.P wants to know is how you are now. He wants someone who despite all the hardships in life has made a good and responsible person out of himself.

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If you try to represent yourself as something that you are not then the red card chances are almost certain. However, if it is honest then it is a very positive trait to have.

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As a university student, D.P might expect more maturity and excellence from you compared to a college student. 

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You will have to mention this in your biodata. Answer only what you write in your biodata. You can be honest about doing coaching, it will not affect your score in a major negative way.

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You will have to mention this in your biodata. Answer only what you write in your biodata.

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It will not provide any major damp in your personality. Smoking is very common among the youth, but it is discouraged. Smoking caused cancer.  

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Situational questions may be in various forms. Some examples can be as the following:

1. What would you do if I gave you 1 lakh tk right now.

2. Suppose you are walking by a river and you notice someone struggling in water, how would you respond?

3. Suppose you are somewhere outside and you check your pockets to find out you lost your phone/wallet, what do you do now.

Your responses, at all times should be as honest as you can be with said responses. There is no wrong answer so speak with honesty and confidence and show the D.P that you are straightforward with your decisions and you do not falter under pressure.

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Do not share any such information unless you are asked to. Even when you are asked, answer in a way so that it doesn’t show that you are desperate for the green card. 

Have a hopeful vibe to your response such as, what we are going through is tough but we shall overcome this in sha Allah. 

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Substance abuse other than nicotine is highly frowned upon and greatly affects your marks in ISSB.

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The conversation will be as follows:

D.P: What cigarette do you smoke?

You: Sir, I smoke Goldleaf from Benson and Hedges.

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Avoid asking the D.P any questions. But whatever the D.P asks, answering honestly will not hamper your image. 

Watching porn is a very common phenomenon among the young. They ask this question to check how aware you are about your desires and how you deal in life with such desires.

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Provide extra information in case of subjects that involve your biodata information. Any response outside that should be to the point. 

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When D.P asks, reply that you do have a girlfriend. You can respond freely about the length and depth of your relationship. The full stop comes when D.P asks if you guys ever had sex. That is when you say no sir, we only held hands and sometimes kissed. 

Remember, you should share only what the D.P asks you to. Do not provide any extra information on your own.

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However, if D.P asks, “How long have you been watching porn?” You should not go below grade 7 or 8. Sharing too much information is badly impacted your personality. Be precise answer what he asks only not much not less. 

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ISSB is all about being yourself. Express your own way of thought and your opinions about everything. As long as you are genuine, you are eligible. 

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The following may serve as damaging information to your character:

Substance abuse.

Sensitive information regarding your sex life.

Procrastination.

Yes, maximum questions will come from your biodata. It is highly recommended that you memorize every information you give in your biodata. Again, I repeat don't miss any information to memories written in Biodata. 

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To check your practical skills with basic mathematics. Your speaking tone and responding on given questions will say how intelligent you're to manage finance. 

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Sir, I would save the money/ I would buy a new watch and save the rest/ I would fix my phone and change the rest. 

Try to be honest and confident about your answer. 

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Yes. The D.P will study your ISSB performance before you enter the Viva room.

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Check whether the door says ‘Push’ or ‘Pull’. If there is nothing written then knock on the door and wait for permission. Before entering, give Salam and ask if you may go in. Once you’re inside, stand straight beside the chair and when provided permission, sit down without making any sound. Your footsteps must also make minimal sound or no sound if possible.

He may welcome you by saying Hello Amzad. I hope you are having a great time at ISSB. Your reply should be“Yes sir I’m enjoying being here with my beloved team members, hope you’re also having a great time.”

Afterwards continue the conversation in a sober manner. It is very important to note that you must maintain proper eye contact at all times.

If D.P feels so, he usually will just note it down and not mention it to you. In case he does mention it, it means that he is granting you a second chance to be genuine. 

You should note that, if you are confident with your answer then it is not possible to detect guarded responses. What happen is sometimes candidate become too nervous and don't share even asked relevant questions which creates a awkward situation. and you're not letting know your DP about your situations. Then your viva may become short with DP. 

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This shows over confidence, and should be avoided.

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Yes definitely.

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The following should be avoided:

Removing eye contact

Excessive body movement(shaking your leg, or moving your hands too much)

Talking too casually. Avoid any kind of swear word at all cost. 

Asking questions. 

Lying

Talk about where you were born. Which schools you went to. Talk about how you interacted with your siblings and your parents while growing up. Mention a story you remember from your childhood.But obviously please make sure you are a good story teller about yourself at least. This question has wide scope to share about you, This is an open ended question which has maximum privilege to share about your thoughts. 

Also remember, you are having a conversation and you may speak freely about your experiences in life. Be proud of your family and be grateful for the circumstances you grew up with.

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Alhamdulillah sir, I am having a very productive time here.

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When D.P asks, “Do you have a girlfriend?” Simply reply with a No. There is no need to provide extra information and talking about situationships or talking stages should be avoided. 

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Say whatever you ate before you came into the viva room. so remember what today's menu was,at least the name of fish you ate Telapia or Rui. 

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A sample response to said question may be, “Sir, I believe if I actually tried enough, I could go into a relationship. But as things are now, it will not be possible for me to provide the required time and effort towards a relationship since I am focusing mainly on my studies and my career at the moment. “

If you’re religious you may also reply that you avoid relationships because they are forbidden in your religion. 

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A guarded response is when you withhold providing extended information in case of topics you do not want the conversation to trail to. Such as, if the D.P asks, “Do you have a girlfriend/boyfriend?” With this, a simple yes or no will do as an answer. There is no need to give any further information unless the D.P specifically asks you to. If the D.P asks, “How intimate were you with your girlfriend/boyfriend?” It is best to respond that you only held hands and sometimes would kiss. Even if you have an extended history, it should be avoided. Or if the D.P asks “When do you smoke?”. You should reply simply by stating that you smoke occasionally when you are out with friends. There is no need to provide any excess information other than that.

Remember, you will always be speaking truthfully, but in certain cases when you know your response might show a sign of severe misconduct, it is advised to withhold information.

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Yes. DP rapidly ask questions based on your answer. Just know yourself, your family, relatives, friends, interest, hobbies and Biodata. 

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Start with your father. Explain his profession(where he works, his rank/designation, what he does) and then do the same for your mother.

Then mention your siblings. 

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 Sir, I would look for opportunities to invest this money into and save it for future purposes. 

Try to be honest and confident about your answer. Actually explain how you would use the money.

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When there has some calculation like given a puzzle to solve. 

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It is always encouraged to provide information to the point. Do not say extra unless you are asked to. However, in case you are asked about your family, or about your hobbies, it is okay to talk freely and say anything interesting that you may have in mind. 

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You can easily lie your way out.

D.P asks too many academic questions

Talking about smoking or watching pornography is taken negatively

He asks this question to know how good your judgment skills are. A leader should know how his subordinates are and also what his own shortcomings are.

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