The Colonel Who Would Not Repent: The Bangladesh War and its Unquiet Legacy by Salil Tripathi [Hardcover]

The Colonel's Daughter by Salil Tripathi is a poignant exploration of Bangladesh's traumatic past and its struggle for justice. The book chronicles the brutal atrocities committed during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, where the Pakistani army and their collaborators caused widespread violence, resulting in immense loss of life and suffering. Despite Bangladesh’s emergence as an independent nation, the scars of this brutal history have continued to haunt the country. Tripathi delves into the political upheavals that followed independence, including the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and years of military rule. Through interviews with hundreds of Bangladeshis, he offers an in-depth look at the country's attempts to address its past, focusing on the controversial war crimes tribunals. The book provides a sobering and reflective portrait of a nation grappling with its tragic history and uncertain future.