Local favorites like spiced lentil fritters (peyaaju), crunchy chickpeas with puffed rice (chola-muri), stuffed pastries (ras-puri), sweet buns (butter-bun), and fried bananas remain popular in the rural markets of Cox’s Bazar. Local artisans prepare and sell these delicious treats in open markets, attracting crowds with their savory aroma and nostalgic taste. These photos were captured from Sonarpara Market in Ukhia Upazila.

Photo by Hussain Shetu