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Coca-Cola ad, sparking backlash, gets reinstated amid controversy

On Tuesday morning, the ad disappeared from Coca-Cola’s YouTube channel, prompting speculation that the company had taken it down in response to the backlash. However, the ad was back online by the evening, with a disabled comment section to prevent further negative feedback.

Coca-Cola Bangladesh ad removed from YouTube after social media backlash

The advertisement featured the "Bachelor Point" famed actors Saraf Ahmed Zibon and Shimul Sharma, along with Abdullah Al Sento, among others. actor and filmmaker Zibon directed the advertisement, which led to massive trolling and criticism of him on social media.

Shimul Sharma apologises amid backlash over Coca-Cola advertisement

In response to the backlash, actor Shimul Sharma, who starred in the advertisement, took to social media to issue a heartfelt apology. Sharma expressed, "I, Shimul Sharma, have not yet become an actor worthy of recognition because I still lack the dedication and foresight necessary to be a true actor. I am only trying. This is why my work, done without understanding, has hurt my audience, my family, and the people of my country. In the future, I will ensure that any work I undertake respects our country's values, human rights, and people's sentiments.”

I stand for humanity, Coca-Cola ad only part of professional work: Zibon

A new advertisement by Coca-Cola Bangladesh added fuel to the fire of this movement.

Opinion / How to not handle a crisis communication: A lesson from Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola's botched ad campaign highlights the pitfalls of crisis communication.

HC rule on ‘indecent words’ in Coca-Cola ads

The High Court issues a rule asking why action should not be taken against Coca-Cola for using “indecent and distorted words” in their advertisements.

June 12, 2024
June 12, 2024

Coca-Cola ad, sparking backlash, gets reinstated amid controversy

On Tuesday morning, the ad disappeared from Coca-Cola’s YouTube channel, prompting speculation that the company had taken it down in response to the backlash. However, the ad was back online by the evening, with a disabled comment section to prevent further negative feedback.

June 11, 2024
June 11, 2024

Coca-Cola Bangladesh ad removed from YouTube after social media backlash

The advertisement featured the "Bachelor Point" famed actors Saraf Ahmed Zibon and Shimul Sharma, along with Abdullah Al Sento, among others. actor and filmmaker Zibon directed the advertisement, which led to massive trolling and criticism of him on social media.

June 11, 2024
June 11, 2024

Shimul Sharma apologises amid backlash over Coca-Cola advertisement

In response to the backlash, actor Shimul Sharma, who starred in the advertisement, took to social media to issue a heartfelt apology. Sharma expressed, "I, Shimul Sharma, have not yet become an actor worthy of recognition because I still lack the dedication and foresight necessary to be a true actor. I am only trying. This is why my work, done without understanding, has hurt my audience, my family, and the people of my country. In the future, I will ensure that any work I undertake respects our country's values, human rights, and people's sentiments.”

June 11, 2024
June 11, 2024

I stand for humanity, Coca-Cola ad only part of professional work: Zibon

A new advertisement by Coca-Cola Bangladesh added fuel to the fire of this movement.

June 10, 2024
June 10, 2024

How to not handle a crisis communication: A lesson from Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola's botched ad campaign highlights the pitfalls of crisis communication.

March 14, 2019
March 14, 2019

HC rule on ‘indecent words’ in Coca-Cola ads

The High Court issues a rule asking why action should not be taken against Coca-Cola for using “indecent and distorted words” in their advertisements.