Request to be called Cabbage and Condom



Majedul Nayan, Special Correspondent, Barta24.com, South East Asia, Bangkok (Thailand)
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Sukhumvit is the most popular tourist spot in Thailand's capital, Bangkok. Bangladeshis also mostly live in this area. And now the most popular restaurant in Sukhumvit area is 'Cabbage and Condom'. People from different countries come here and have a meal. Eating at this restaurant is not just about filling your stomach, but about joining the global initiative to create awareness about birth control and safe sex.

In Thailand 'Goli' is called 'Sai'. Cabbage and Condom Restaurant will be seen after entering Sukhumvit SE-12 and walking 200 meters. Condoms are used in every decoration of the restaurant here. Various sculptures have been made with condoms. There is a photo opportunity with the Mr. and Mrs. Condom sculptures.

Before this many people heard the name but never went. However, last Monday we also went to the restaurant with the family of a Bangladeshi friend who came from the country. A mangrove environment has been artificially created on one side of the interior. Water is always pouring down from the trees into a large aquarium, where fishes are playing.

The lamps used here have a condom-shaped design. But very common question, why this naming?

Talking to the authorities, it is known that Thailand's non-governmental organization Population and Community Development Association (PDA) manages this restaurant under one of their projects. In Thai families and society, there is still a taboo, a kind of taboo, in many cases. As a result, many teenagers are putting their lives in danger due to lack of awareness and secretive thinking. Hence this name is given to raise awareness about safe sex and family planning.

We ordered satay kai (chicken satay), satay goong (shrimp satay), tom kha gai (chicken cooked with coconut milk), som tam thai (pepper salad), pla ka pong neung se with rice. There are about 100 types of food here.

Traditional Thai dance performances are held every Monday and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. and at 8:00 p.m. We also enjoyed it and the staff here is also very sincere.

How does the food taste?

I can now at least claim to have a taste for Thai food. If you give an honest opinion according to that, I will say that the taste of the food is average. I can't say it was very tasty. But there is diversity in serving and originality in decoration.

Here the authorities request the customers to tell them the full name of the restaurant. Because many still feel shy to say the word 'condom'. Therefore, to raise awareness that sex is a normal act and condoms are its accessories, it is requested to be called 'Cabbage and Condoms'.

Here at the end of the meal the staff did not bring any mints when they brought the bill. Instead, he brought a basket full of condoms. He requested to take whatever he wanted from there.

Israeli attacks on Gaza: death toll rises to 39,175



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In the past 24 hours, 21 more people were killed in Israeli military strikes in the besieged Palestinian Gaza Strip. 39175 people have lost their lives so far.

This information was revealed in a report by Al-Jazeera, a Qatar-based media outlet, on Thursday (July 26).

At least 18 people were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Khan Yunis, south of Gaza, according to reports. Two more deaths were reported in northern Gaza City and one in Nuseirat refugee camp. 21 Palestinian citizens have been killed in the last 24 hours.

Since October 7 of last year, 39175 people have been killed by Israeli military attacks. Another 90703 people were injured. Besides, several lakhs of people have been displaced. Most of the dead and injured are children and women.

On the other hand, 1139 Israelis were killed in Hamas attacks.

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South Africa gets first woman Chief Justice



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South Africa gets first woman Chief Justice

South Africa gets first woman Chief Justice

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A woman has been appointed as the Chief Justice for the first time in South Africa. Her name is Mandisa Maya. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced May's name on Thursday (July 25).

This information was published in a report of ABC News. According to reports, President Cyril Ramaphosa has named current Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya as the country's new senior-most judge. Her tenure as Chief Justice will take effect from September 1. He will replace the current Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. Zondo is retiring.

Maya (60) served as Chief Justice of South Africa's second highest court, the Supreme Court of Appeal, before her elevation to the Constitutional Court.

Ramaphosa nominated Maya for Chief Justice in February and was interviewed by the Judicial Service Commission in May.

Ramaphosa said in a statement that the commission recommended her and appointing her to the post is a significant milestone for the country. 

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Indian media apologized for misleading news about the Prime Minister



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Indian media apologized for misleading news about the Prime Minister

Indian media apologized for misleading news about the Prime Minister

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An Indian media has apologized for publishing misleading news about Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

During the violent agitation over the quota in Bangladesh, India Today NE, a media outlet based in the northeastern state of India, reported that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had been airlifted out. After the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi protested the report, the outlet's website read: 'India Today NE- sincerely apologizes for this unintentional mistake and regrets any confusion or tension it may have caused in our neighboring country.'

It added, "As a respected news publication, we are committed to both factual and ethical journalism."

The Bangladesh High Commission in India has denied the accuracy of a report published in India Today NE on July 21, titled 'Indian students leave Dhaka due to violent clashes, PM Sheikh Hasina airlifted out', reports India Today NE ' is also shared on social media platforms.

At a critical moment, such news as reported by the High Commission of Bangladesh can confuse the common people and even inflame tension.

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The US is monitoring what is happening in the quota movement: Miller



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The US Embassy in Dhaka and Washington are keeping a close watch on what is happening in Bangladesh in the student quota reform movement, the State Department said. In addition, spokesperson Matthew Miller commented that the United States continues to convey its concerns on the Bangladesh issue from the podium of the State Department.

This spokesperson said that there can be no direct talk about listing the organization as a banned organization due to the torture and violence that the Chhatra League has been carrying out on students for the past one and a half decades.

Participating in the briefing, State Department Correspondent Mushfiqul Fazal Ansari raised the issue of violence conducted by Chhatra League and law enforcement forces in the ongoing movement of students and wanted to know, 'The ruling government has continued to attack the movement of students in Bangladesh. At least 6 students have lost their lives so far at the hands of government-backed law and order forces. Bangladesh Chhatra League, the student body of the ruling government, is brutally torturing students, especially female students. This organization has been doing such activities for the past decade and a half. Will you list BCL as a terrorist organization?'

In response, Miller said, 'I'm not going to say anything about the issue you mentioned (banning Bangladesh Chhatra League). We have observed the violence that has spread during the student protests in Dhaka. I am once again calling for the movement to be peaceful. At the same time condemn any form of violence in peaceful protests.'

In another question, this reporter wants to know, 'Abu Sayed, a student of the English department of Begum Rokeya University, stood with his chest in front of the police gun during the protest for the safety of his classmates. The police did not hesitate to shoot him. He himself could not understand that the police would shoot him like this while protecting his classmates. After the fraudulent election, Sheikh Hasina has held on to her power by torturing her like this. Foreign Minister Anthony  Blinken said, 'The whole world's eyes are on the Bangladesh elections. The United States will take whatever steps are necessary for this election.' But the moment the people's rights are taken away, you become completely silent. Why did this happen?'

In response, Miller said, 'First of all, what you said is not true. We are not silent. You've seen me speak over and over throughout the week. As I said last Monday and I say again today, we condemn any form of violence against peaceful protests.'

He said, 'The US Embassy in Dhaka and our officials from Washington are closely monitoring what is happening in Bangladesh. Students are being killed in protests, people are dying, it is under our watch.'

"We call on the government to respect a citizen's right to peaceful protest," Miller said.

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