As of early 2026, Bangladesh has held four national referendums.
- The most recent was the February 2026 referendum on constitutional reforms (the "July National Charter"), which followed three historical referendums in 1977, 1985, and 1991 aimed at legitimizing military rule or changing the government system.
Key Referendums in Bangladesh:
- 1977: President Ziaur Rahman's confidence vote.
- 1985: President Hussain Muhammad Ershad's policy referendum.
- 1991: Transition from a presidential to a parliamentary system.
- 2026: Constitutional reforms, with a 68.59% "Yes" vote supporting the July National Charter.
All previous referendums (1977–1991) were held during political upheavals to validate military regimes or constitutional changes, with high "Yes" votes, notes The Daily Star.