On 24th July 2014, Sir Fazle Hasan Abed KCMG, Founder Chairperson of BRAC formally inaugurated the premises of BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD), BRAC University. Among others, Dr. Syed Saad Andaleeb, newly appointed Vice Chancellor, BRAC University; Muhammad Sahool Afzal, Major General (Retd.), newly appointed Registrar, BRAC University; Dr Ahmed Mushtaque Raza Chowdhury, Vice-Chairperson, BRAC were also present at the ceremony. Dr. Sultan Hafeez Rahman and the Executive Director and other staff members of BIGD were also present at the ceremony.