India, Nov. 13 -- A year after the deadly violence that threw Sheikh Hasina out of power and led to her escape to India, Bangladesh is once again on edge due to a series of crude bombings and arson attacks. Schools across Dhaka and other major cities have shifted to online classes, while public transport is facing major disruptions.

The fresh tensions come ahead of a verdict in former prime minister Hasina's trial over the protests and violence last year that left hundreds dead. Her former ruling party, the Awami League, has called for a nationwide lockdown to protest against Hasina's trial.

The country is on high alert ahead of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh's verdict on the cases filed against Sheikh Hasina over...