President Shahabuddin to resign

President Mohammed Shahabuddin is going to resign, according to a senior government source. 

He will resign soon, citing physical illness.

According to the source, the government and the BNP are deliberating at the highest level over the nomination of a new president. If the appointment is delayed, Speaker Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed will assume the role of acting president until a successor is appointed. 

There is 'no doubt' President Mohammad Shahabuddin will resign soon, the source added.