Mahjabeen Khaled, daughter of slain Liberation War commander Khaled Mosharraf, has recalled how her father survived Bangladesh's independence war in 1971 only to be killed by fellow military officers four years later.

In an emotional post on X on Saturday, marking the 51st anniversary of his killing on November 7, 1975, Mahjabeen described the loss of her father and the pain that has remained with his family for more than five decades.

“You fought for the independence of Bangladesh in 1971, risking your life for the freedom of your country. You stood alongside fellow countrymen and officers, believing in the dream of an independent Bangladesh,” she wrote, addressing her father.

“Yet, fate brought you a cruel and heartbreaking end. On 7 November 1975, you were brutally killed by fellow Bangladeshi officers - men who had fought alongside you during the Liberation War of 1971.”

Khaled Mosharraf, a decorated sector commander during the Liberation War, was killed on November 7, 1975, amid a soldiers' uprising that followed a series of military coups in Bangladesh.

He was killed alongside two other Liberation War officers, ATM Haider and Khondkar Najmul Huda, during the upheaval that also saw the release of then army chief Ziaur Rahman from house arrest.

Reflecting on the circumstances of her father's death, Mahjabeen wrote: “How painful and tragic it is that a man who survived the struggle for his country's independence would lose his life at the hands of his own countrymen.”

She said Khaled's contribution to Bangladesh went beyond his military service and the sacrifices he made during the independence struggle.

“You gave your courage, your sacrifice and ultimately your life to Bangladesh. But for us, you were so much more than a freedom fighter. You were a father, a source of strength and always a part of our lives that can never be replaced.”

Mahjabeen said the passage of time had done little to ease the family's grief.

“Decades have passed, but the pain of your loss has never faded. Time cannot erase the brief memories, nor can it diminish the pride we feel in being your children.”

She said her father's legacy remained a source of pride for the family.

“You may have been taken away from us, but your sacrifice, your courage and your legacy will live in our hearts forever.”

Concluding her tribute, Mahzabeen prayed for her father.

“May Allah grant you the highest place in Jannatul Ferdous.”

“Forever proud to be your daughter.”

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