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Presidential elections were held in Bangladesh on 3 June 1978. They were the first direct elections for presidency in the country, as the president had previously been elected by the Jatiya Sangsad. [1] The result was a victory for Ziaur Rahman, who received 77% of the vote. Voter turnout was 54%. [2]
The next presidential election, the first direct or public presidential election was held on 3 June 1978, with the participation of general voters. [8] Eleven candidates submitted their nomination papers to run for the election. Two nomination papers were disapproved initially.
18 February - Boxing legend, Muhammad Ali arrives in Bangladesh for a 5-day visit. [3] 3 June - Ziaur Rahman wins the presidential election and secures his position for a five-year term. 28 June - The ashes of Atiśa Dipankara Shrijnana are brought to Bangladesh from Tibet. Bangladesh is elected to a two-year term on the UN Security Council. [4]
12 June 1978 4 years, 39 days Military / Jagodal / BNP: 1978 [f] 12 June 1978 30 May 1981 (Assassinated) 7 Abdus Sattar আব্দুস সাত্তার (1906–1985) — 30 May 1981 20 November 1981 298 days BNP: 1981 [f] 20 November 1981 24 March 1982 (Deposed in a coup) Post vacant (24 – 27 March 1982) [g] 8 A. F. M. Ahsanuddin ...
Scene from a polling booth in Bangladesh. Bangladesh elects on national level a legislature with one house or chamber. The unicameral Jatiyo Sangshad, meaning national parliament, has 350 members of which 300 members are directly elected through a national election for a five-year term in single-seat constituencies while 50 memberships are reserved for the women who are selected by the ruling ...
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