RIB's activities are guided by a group of illustrious personalities of Bangladesh who form its Board of Directors. They consist of a number of former and present University Professors, International Civil Servants, a former senior Government servant, human rights experts and activists, and renowned authors. They are:
Shamsul Bari, Chairman
Hameeda Hossain, Vice-Chairperson
Md. Anisur Rahman,
Monwarul Islam
Rounaq Jahan
Selina Hossain
Muhammed Zafar Iqbal
Muinul Islam
M.M.Akash
Gitiara Nasreen, and
Meghna Guhathakurta, Executive Director.