Revamp food habits with budget-friendly swaps: corn flour for wheat, green papaya for cucumber, and guava for apples. Choose cheaper food colours, switch beef for fish, and experiment with nutritious, affordable alternatives for a healthier, cost-effective diet.

Fokinni Bazar, near Dhaka's Tejkunipara railway tracks, offers dignity through hyper-affordable groceries. Vendors salvage discarded goods to feed the underprivileged, fostering community and resilience despite risks from passing trains and economic struggles.

While traditionally, grocery shopping in Bangladesh has involved haggling over individual items in local markets, these combo packages offer a convenient, budget-conscious alternative that aligns well with the financial realities of many families today. But what do customers think?