Dhaka, July 23 -- Bangladesh's President Mohammed Shahabuddin is likely to resign soon, with local media and political sources indicating that he may cite health grounds for his departure.

Reports in Bangladeshi media and independent disclosures have fueled speculation of an imminent change at Bangabhaban. Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Gani is among those being named as a possible successor to the top post.

On Thursday, Jamuna TV reported in a breaking news update that Bangladesh's President Mohammed Shahabuddin is expected to resign on Friday.

Bangladesh's leading daily Prothom Alo reported that, according to its sources, President Mohammed Shahabuddin may resign due to health reasons.

More recently, Zulkarnain Saer, a UK-based Banglades...