The term "Alim" is often used to refer to a graduate of an Islamic studies program, typically from a Madrasa, an institute dedicated to such studies. For instance, in Bangladesh, the Alia Madrasa system offers Islamic studies alongside other secular subjects. This system was established by the British and is regulated by the government. The curriculum includes a focus on Arabic literature, Hadith, and the Quran at the graduate and post-graduate levels. English language instruction has also become a component of the curriculum in many Madrasas, as part of a modernization initiative​.