title: Bangladesh Institute of Islamic Thought
text: # Bangladesh Institute of Islamic Thought
  
  Bangladesh Institute of Islamic Thought (BIIT) is a research-oriented think-tank situated in Bangladesh and is registered with the International Institute of Islamic Thought, based in Washington, United States. BIIT is engaged in research and in-depth studies for synthesizing education, culture & ethics. It was established in the year 1989 and presently functions as a registered non-government organization.
  
  ## Leadership
  
  Shah Abdul Hannan, a notable Bangladeshi intellectual, is a co-founder of the institute and currently serves as the head of the BIIT Trust.
  
  ## Location and services
  
  The divisional offices of the institute are located Chittagong, Rajshahi and Kushtia. The institution has a well resourced library.
  
  ## Publication
  
  The institute regularly publishes books and translated works from Islamic scholars of other languages such as Arabic and English. It publishes a semiannual journal called Bangladesh Journal of Islamic Thought (BJIT) in English and Bengali.
  
  