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.[1] The result was a victory for Ziaur Rahman, who received 76.6% of the vote. Turnout was 54.3%.[2]
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1978 Bangladeshi presidential election|
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Turnout | 54.27% |
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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% |
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