Today, the role of an institution is not only to pursue academic excellence but also to motivate and empower its students to be lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and productive members of an ever-changing global society. An institute must try to provide its students with an atmosphere for multifaceted development, where students are encouraged to channel their potential in the pursuit of excellence. The talents, skills, and abilities of each student need to be identified, nurtured and encouraged so that he/she can reach greater heights. Students need to be provided with a platform to think, express, and exhibit their skills. It is necessary to empower them to negotiate several issues that confront them, with the teacher being a facilitator. We often fail to realize that each student has his/her individuality, special skills, and talents. Therefore, a good educational system helps a student to nurture his/her talents and overcome shortcomings by providing appropriate, all-encompassing education.

Life at GIBS is not just about academic brilliance. The great strength of the Institute is its sense of community. Our students come to us from all over the country, but they share common bonds: they value learning, respect each other, and appreciate the skills and expertise of their teachers. Students also find that the Institute is small enough to feel it is their home from home. Hence, they have the chance to live and learn in a wonderful environment. I believe GIBS is a unique and exciting educational community. I look forward to welcoming you here.

Respectfully,

Engineer S M A Azim

BSc Engg. (BUET), MSc Engg. (NTNU, Norway), MBA (USTC), FIEB