, Aug. 5 -- Bangladesh is observing the "July Mass Uprising Day" on Tuesday, marking one year of the fall of the Hasina-led government amid a student-led mass uprising that changed the nation's political course.

To commemorate the occasion, the interim government, political parties and socio-cultural organisations have arranged a series of programmes to honour the sacrifices of those including students who took to the streets against misrule and autocracy.

Tuesday's observance will include tributes, processions and cultural performances, highlighting the importance of the day.

On June 26, the government announced August 5 as 'July Uprising Day'.

The day is a public holiday.

The interim government formed a 36-member national committee...