1977 Bangladeshi presidential confidence referendum

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 BU and the policies and programs adopted by him?". President Zia won a 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]

1977 Bangladeshi presidential confidence referendum

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Do you have confidence in President Major General Ziaur Rahman BU and the policies and programs adopted by him?
Results
Choice Votes % Yes 33,400,870 98.88% No 378,898 1.12% Valid votes 33,779,768 100.00% Invalid or blank votes 0 0.00% Total votes 33,779,768 100.00% Registered voters/turnout 38,363,858 88.05%

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.