[3][4] Its headquarters are located in Kabi Bhaban in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

[5] It fulfills a number of roles; promoting the literary work of the poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, recognising excellence in literature research by conferring awards, and public engagement.

[6] In January, 2025 it's change its name to Jatiya Kabi Nazrul Institute from Kabi Nazrul Institute.

[7] The institute is headed by an executive director who has a trustee board to advise them.

[9] Since 1985, the institute has been conferring two awards each year to dedicated Nazrul artistes and researchers.