Founded in 2005, Bangladesh Islami University is a private higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Dhaka (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Islami University (BIU) is a large coeducational Bangladeshi higher education institution. Bangladesh Islami University (BIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. BIU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.