NCP convener says people want a 'qualified, guardian-like' president

President neither confirms nor denies plans to step down, while rejecting reports of talks with Sheikh Hasina

Salahuddin Ahmed says resignation by Mohammed Shahabuddin would follow constitutional procedures

Sources said no final decision has yet been made on when the president may resign or who could succeed him

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal told reporters at the Election Commission that Shahabuddin, the ruling party nominee, was elected unopposed