Thousands of exultant Bangladeshis gathered in Dhaka on Tuesday to mark the first anniversary of mass protests that toppled Sheikh Hasina, as the interim government unveiled a road map for democratic reform with a national election next year.

Bangladesh is marking the first anniversary of the ouster of longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a student-led uprising

The Bangladeshi government and major political parties are celebrating on Tuesday the first anniversary of last year’s mass uprising that toppled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. More than a month of student-led violent protests ousted Hasina on4.

Bangladesh is marking one year of the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Aug. 5 amid hopes and desperation for a better democracy

Protesters wanted ‘real change’ but instability looms as political groups jostle for power and promised reforms falter.