Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Riding on a landslide victory in the national election, BNP has initiated preparations to form the new cabinet, setting the stage for the party's return to power after more than 19 years out of government.

Talking to UNB, several party leaders close to its Chairman Tarique Rahman said the upcoming cabinet is initially expected to be a 'small but effective' team, combining experienced leaders and youths.

Ministers will be chosen based on three main criteria-integrity, administrative ability and their contributions to the party's movements.

They said Tarique Rahman, who is set to take oath as Prime Minister for the first time, is personally overseeing the selection process.

A BNP leader said the Cabinet Secretary on Fr...