Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad accepted the resignation letter at 5:01 pm today

Speaker or his representative expected to address the media at 5:00pm, though parliament authorities have yet to announce the purpose officially

Cuts Thailand medical visit short, returns home 2 days early

President Mohammed Shahabuddin may tender his resignation once Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad returns from abroad, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. Hafiz is due back today.

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