Almir Čehajić Explained

Almir Čehajić Batko
Birth Date:27 September 1962
Known For:Udri muški
Occupation:Talk show host, actor

Almir Čehajić, also known as Batko, is a Bosnian talk show host and actor. He is the host of the radio programme Udri muški which encourages viewers to donate money to help the programme's guests fund medical procedures.

Formerly a dentist, Čehajić was inspired to start the programme when his daughter died because he did not have the funds for her heart surgery. He decided to start Udri muški to help other people in the same situation. Since its debut in 1999, Udri muški has funded medical treatment and provided financial assistance for over 8,000 people.[1] In 2010, Čehajić was awarded the Humanitarian Award from the International League of Humanists in recognition of his efforts.[2]

As an actor, Čehajić has appeared in the television series Lud, zbunjen, normalan and Pjer Žalica's film Fuse.

SIPA arrested him in October 2020 as he was accused of money laundering.[3] [4] He was parole-released from detention on 18 November 2020.[5] [6]

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Notes and References

  1. News: In Bosnia, a radio show raises millions to help save lives of people with fatal diseases. 7 October 2011. 6 October 2011. Washington Post. Associated Press.
  2. News: Nikolić. Maja. Čehajić i Berbić dobitnici priznanja Internacionalne lige humanista. 7 October 2011. Radio Slobodna Evropa. 15 April 2010. Croatian.
  3. Web site: Deljković. Edis. Uhapšen Almir Ćehajić Batko. 19 November 2020. BHRT. 20 October 2020.
  4. Web site: Zuko. Murisa. Uhapšen Almir Čehajić Batko. 19 November 2020. TVSA. 20 October 2020.
  5. Web site: Potvrđeno za Oslobođenje: Ukinut pritvor, Batko izlazi na slobodu. 19 November 2020. Oslobođenje. 18 November 2020.
  6. Web site: N.N.. Batko pušten na slobodu. 19 November 2020. Oslobođenje. 18 November 2020.

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