1978 Bangladeshi presidential election

Presidential elections were held in Bangladesh on 3 June 1978. They were the first direct elections for the presidency, as the president had previously been elected by the Jatiya Sangsad. The result was a victory for Ziaur Rahman, who received 76.6% of the vote. Turnout was 54.3%.

1978 Bangladeshi presidential election

3 June 1978
Turnout54.27%
 
Candidate Ziaur Rahman M. A. G. Osmani
Party Jatiyatabadi Front Ganatantrik Oikkya Jote
Popular vote 15,733,807 4,455,200
Percentage 76.63% 21.70%

President before election

Ziaur Rahman
Military Junta

President

Ziaur Rahman
Jatiyatabadi Front

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