The University of Rajshahi is located about 5 miles east of city centre of Rajshahi, one of the divisional head quarters of the country. The IBS complex is situated at the south eastern part of Rajshahi University campus, next to the teacher’s quarters E-5 and E-8. The complex faces the Rajshahi-Dhaka highway with entrance at the Binodpur gate and is about 150 yards east of Binodpur gate. "Immediately after the emergence of Bangladesh, as part of imminent nation building activities needs for extensive and in-depth research on different aspects of life, society, culture, anthropology, geography, environment, law, language and literature and various other fields that relate to Bangladesh was keenly felt for socio-cultural, political and economic advancement of the country. The Institute was founded to cater for these needs of the country. IBS was established on 25 September 1973 under an Act of the Bangladesh Parliament, No. XXVI. of 1973. Known as Rajshahi University Act, 1973. As an advanced centre for inter-disciplinary study and research on various aspects of Bangladesh society, life and culture. IBS started functioning with the formation of the Board of Governors and appointment its first of Director in January, 1974."