Although the explosions caused no injuries, they added to the unease already gripping the capital after several days of political unrest.

The blasts rattled residents and raised new concerns about security, especially with tensions already rising due to ongoing clashes between rival political groups. Authorities have begun investigating the incident, but the timing has made many people worried about what lies ahead.

Sheikh Hasina, aged 78, is being tried in absentia on charges of crimes against humanity, linked to a violent crackdown on student protests in mid-2024. She has remained in India since fleeing after her removal from office in August last year.

With the court’s decision only days away, the explosions have added another layer of uncertainty to an already fragile situation. Many fear more unrest as the verdict approaches.

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People in Dhaka are feeling more nervous after the blasts. The timing makes the situation even more sensitive. The verdict on Sheikh Hasina is important for the country’s future. Many expect strong reactions from different sides. The next few days could be tense unless things calm down.

Dhaka has seen a sharp rise in attacks ahead of the verdict. On November 12 alone, authorities recorded 32 crude bomb explosions, and dozens of buses were torched across the capital and other districts.

Police have detained dozens of activists from Hasina's Awami League party in recent days over allegations of involvement in explosions and sabotage.

A branch of the Grameen Bank - founded by interim government leader Muhammad Yunus - was targeted, and a train carriage at Dhaka railway station was set on fire.

Security has been tightened across the city, authorities said. Over 400 soldiers from the paramilitary Border Guards have been deployed in the city, checkpoints strengthened, and public gatherings heavily restricted.