| Country | Bosnia and Herzegovina [1] |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Bosnia and Herzegovina Worldwide |
| Headquarters | Sarajevo |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Bosnian language |
| Picture format | 16:9 1080i (HDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Islamska zajednica u Bosni i Hercegovini - Media centar d.o.o Sarajevo |
| Sister channels | Radio BIR, Preporod (Weekly newspapers), MINA News agency, [2] |
| Links | |
| Website | www.tv.bir.ba |
BIR TV or BIR Televizija is Bosnian commercial cable/IPTV television channel based in Sarajevo operated by Islamic Community of Bosnia and Herzegovina. [3] The headquarters of Radio and Television of the Islamic Community of Bosnia and Herzegovina - BIR is located in the building of the Gazi Husrev-bey's Library in Sarajevo (Gazi Husrev-begova 56A).
TV station was established on 24 April 2020 which was also the first day of Ramadan [4] and it broadcasts religious and educational program. Program is mainly produced in the Bosnian language in high definition.
Beside BIR TV HD, Islamic Community of Bosnia and Herzegovina is, via Media centar d.o.o. Sarajevo, also owner of Preporod weekly newspapers, Islamic radio station - Radio BIR, MINA News agency and Preporod.info website. [5]
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Television in Bosnia and Herzegovina was first introduced in 1961. Out of 94 TV stations, 71 are commercial, 20 are public, while 3 public services are funded through subscription.
Telemach is the leading cable television and broadband internet service provider, and the largest alternative fixed line operator in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The company is part of United Group, owned by the British BC Partners. It was founded as M&H Company in Sarajevo in 2005 and was one of the three companies merged to form United Group in 2007.
The Islamic Community of Bosnia and Herzegovina is a religious organisation of Muslims in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is also recognised as the highest representative body of Muslims in the region, especially in Serbia (Sandžak), Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro, Hungary and Bosniak diaspora.
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