A 60-second-long Coca-Cola advertisement in Bangladesh has caused a storm of criticism for the brand over its attempt to distance itself from Israel amid the genocide in Gaza. A report by Al-Jazeera says that Coca-Cola sales have declined by about 23 per cent in Bangladesh since the genocide in Gaza started. Should I give you a [bottle of] Coke?” asks the shopkeeper, turning a table fan towards his sweaty customer. The shopkeeper tells them: “Listen, guys, Coke is not at all from ‘that place.’ For the past 138 years, people in 190 countries have been drinking Coke. Even Palestine has a Coke factory.”In the end, relieved Sohail asks for a bottle of Coke.

Source: The Star June 13, 2024 11:21 UTC