Dhaka, Nov. 18 -- Dhaka saw noticeably thinner crowds on Monday as the capital braced for unrest ahead of the verdict against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Security was heightened across the city, prompting transport operators and educational institutions to scale back operations amid fears of sabotage.

Major transport hubs, metro stations, schools, colleges and key roads all experienced reduced movement throughout the day.

The anxiety deepened in the evening as crude bomb explosions were reported in Mirpur-1 and Mouchak, injuring a rickshaw-puller and intensifying concern among residents.

Monday's scenes followed a string of arson attacks and explosions across several districts on Sunday, as the Awami League enforced a two-day...