A vendor displays a traditional bread known locally as Rooti in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Feb. 3, 2026. (Photo by Habibur Rahman/Xinhua)
DHAKA, Feb. 4 (Xinhua) -- Freshly baked Rooti, a traditional bread in Dhaka, Bangladesh, exudes an enticing aroma in the market, while the sesame seeds and berries adorning it make one's mouth water.
Rooti is crucial to Bangladesh as a primary staple food and key source of nutrition, acting as the main alternative to rice, especially for breakfast or dinner.
People buy a traditional bread known locally as Rooti in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Feb. 3, 2026. (Photo by Habibur Rahman/Xinhua)
A vendor prepares a traditional bread known locally as Rooti in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Feb. 3, 2026. (Photo by Habibur Rahman/Xinhua)
A vendor prepares a traditional bread known locally as Rooti in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Feb. 3, 2026. (Photo by Habibur Rahman/Xinhua)■