DHAKA (Reuters) -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.

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.

Thousands of people are expected to attend rallies, concerts, and prayer sessions in Bangladesh 's capital of Dhaka on Tuesday for the first anniversary of the deadly protests that ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.