Bangladesh Institute of Islamic Thought (BIIT) was established by a group of renowned academicians, Islamic thinkers and policymakers of the Country in 1989 as an independent think tank. Many scholars, researchers and experts from different fields have been closely associated with this institution in doing research, translation, publications, teaching training, education and consultation with the goal of Reconstruction of Thought and Integration of Knowledge. BIIT also functions as the Bangladesh affiliate of the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT), USA.

BIIT engages in research, teaching training, and publications towards building a knowledge-based society. The ultimate goal of the institute is to serve humanity in general and the revival of ummah in particular. The specific objectives of this institute are to reform thought and integration of knowledge. Reform of thought refers to the balanced growth of understanding to the reconstruction of ideas, thoughts and actions. Integration of knowledge refers to the integration of Aqli & Naqli knowledge, skills and values, manners and good Akhlaq; so that the students are produced of BIIT as well-rounded graduates and the people are grown-up as integrated personalities.