Islamic Broadcast Network

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Islamic Broadcast Network (IBN)
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Current IBN logo
Country Trinidad and Tobago
Broadcast areaNational
Headquarters #61 Bamboo Main Road, Valsayn South, Trinidad and Tobago
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format 480i (SDTV)
Ownership
OwnerIBN Communications Company Ltd
Key people Tanvir kamal
History
Launched28 October 2005
Links
Website http://www.ibntt.com/

The Islamic Broadcast Network (IBN) is a local cable television station in Trinidad and Tobago. The station is carried on Channel 8 on the Columbus cable system. The station's studios are located at Bamboo Main Road in Valsayn, and its CEO is Tanvir kamal.

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Programming

The station carries several hours of local programming daily. While it focuses on religious programming the station's schedule also includes a considerable amount of current affairs and community / lifestyle programming. Shows such as Breaking Barriers and Point Blank have become immensely popular and have been rated highly in recent surveys.

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