Farhat, NazahSalim, Maisha Binte2026-09-012026-09-0120262026-05ID 23303040https://hdl.handle.net/10361/29666This thesis is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in English, 2026.Cataloged from PDF version of thesis.Includes bibliographical references (pages 65-67).In the context of South Asia, being able to communicate in English still remains a daily hesitation among many. We are hence left to ponder - to what extent is English communication really required for Bangladeshi workplaces to function? This research study investigates the role of English communication and competence during the recruitment process involving job application and job interviews of recent graduates and final year students of some private universities in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The study aimed to assess whether showing an English competency during job interviews has an impact on the recruitment process, further dissecting how much English proficiency is truly required in the job roles of Bangladeshi workplaces to function. Using a qualitative approach, the research includes 11 online in-depth interviews of recent graduates and final year students. Key findings reveal that English language competence may not always be the primary determinant during the initial stages of recruitment in every organization. Some workplaces may prioritize technical skills or experience over spoken English proficiency during interviews. However, the findings suggest that once individuals enter professional environments, a certain level of English competence often becomes expected of them, highlighting the post-colonial effect of language imperialism through historical, economical and cultural factors.119 pagesen-USAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 InternationalBRAC University theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission.http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/English CommunicationEnglish proficiencyRecruitmentJob InterviewsLanguage imperialismEnglish language--Rhetoric.Employees--Recruiting.English language--Study and teaching.English language--Political aspects.Thesis