1977 Bangladeshi presidential confidence referendum
Do you have confidence in President Major General Ziaur Rahman and the policies and programs adopted by him? | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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A national vote of confidence on President Ziaur Rahman was held in Bangladesh on 30 May 1977.[1][2] Voters were asked, "Do you have confidence in President Major General Ziaur Rahman and the policies and programs adopted by him?". President Zia won an overwhelming victory in the referendum[3][4] as the result saw 98.9% of votes saying yes, with a voter turnout of 88.1%.[5]
Results
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| For | 33,400,870 | 98.9 |
| Against | 378,898 | 1.1 |
| Invalid/blank votes | 0 | – |
| Total | 33,779,768 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 38,363,858 | 88.1 |
| Source: Nohlen et al. | ||
References
- ^ "Bangladesh: President Ziaur Rahman wins overwhelming referendum support for Martial Law Rule". British Pathé. 1977. Archived from the original on 12 November 2025. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- ^ "After 18 Months of Nearly Absolute Rule, Bangladesh's Leader Is Holding Plebiscite". The New York Times. Dacca. 28 May 1977. Archived from the original on 19 Jan 2025. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ "Bangladesh: President Ziaur Rahman tells Newsmen he is "surprised" after massive referendum victory". British Pathé. 1977. Archived from the original on 18 Nov 2025. Retrieved 26 Dec 2024.
The military strongman of Bangladesh, President Ziaur Rahman -- flushed with victory in this week's national referendum on his policies -- said he was surprised at the extent of his success.
- ^ "Bangladesh: Bangladesh prepares for national referendum on support for President Ziaur Rahman". British Pathé. 31 May 1977. Archived from the original on 18 Nov 2025. Retrieved 16 Dec 2024.
According to latest results, President Ziaur Rahman of Bangladesh has won overwhelming support for his rule and his policies in a national referendum which was held on Monday (30 May).
- ^ Dieter Nohlen, Florian Grotz & Christof Hartmann (2001) Elections in Asia: A data handbook, Volume I, p534 ISBN 0-19-924958-X