1985 Bangladeshi military rule referendum

1985 Bangladeshi military rule referendum
21 March 1985
Do you support the policies of President Ershad, and do you want him to continue to run this administration until a civilian government is formed through elections?
Results
Choice
 Votes %
Yes 32,661,233 94.47%
No 1,911,281 5.53%

A referendum on military rule was held in Bangladesh on 21 March 1985 to seek public approval for the continuation of military rule under Lieutenant General Hussain Muhammad Ershad, who had seized power in a bloodless coup in 1982. The referendum asked voters "Do you support the policies of President Ershad, and do you want him to continue to run this administration until a civilian government is formed through elections?"

The result saw 94% vote in favour with a turnout of 72%. The opposition organised a general strike on the day of the referendum, and alleged that the results were fraudulent.

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