Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) return to power, led by Tarique Rahman, marks a new chapter, but the road ahead is daunting.

Ministers say the government faces crises in nearly every sector -- from a battered economy to fragile law enforcement, trade, and education systems.

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, the party's secretary and minister for local government, said: "Everything must be rebuilt anew."

On Tuesday, newly elected MPs took their oaths, followed by the swearing-in of Tarique's 50-member cabinet at the South Plaza of parliament before President Mohammed Sahabuddin.

The government comprises 25 ministers and 24 state ministers, blending first-timers with seasoned leaders.

Several ministers said the ec...