7 November 1975 Bangladeshi coup d'état
| 7 November 1975 Bangladeshi coup d'état | |||
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| Sipahi–Janata Revolution Part of the Cold War in Asia, 1972–1975 Bangladesh insurgency and the military coups in Bangladesh | |||
Soldiers of the Biplobi Shainik Sangstha being received by the public on 7 November 1975 | |||
| Date | 7 November 1975 | ||
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| Caused by | 3 November 1975 Bangladeshi coup d'état | ||
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| Resulted in | Successful
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| Death(s) | 43 officers (including Mosharraf, Huda & Haider) | ||
| Detained | 33 BSS & JaSaD members (including Taher) | ||
The 7 November 1975 Bangladeshi coup d'état, also known as the Sipahi–Janata Revolution (Bengali: সিপাহী–জনতার বিপ্লব, romanized: Sipāhī–Jônôtār Biplôb, lit. 'Soldier–People's Revolution'), was launched by left-wing soldiers (Sipahi) of Biplobi Shainik Sangstha (BSS) under the leadership of Lt. Col. (retd.) Abu Taher.
The coup was primarily the result of the previous 3 November 1975 Bangladesh coup d'état, organised by Brig. Khaled Mosharraf against those involved in the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, which BSS perceived to be counter-revolutionary. On 7 November, BSS affiliated soldiers, along with the support from the general masses, revolted against Khaled and other officers of Bangladesh Army and snatched the power. The coup resulted in the death of Brig. Gen. Khaled Mosharraf and many other officers. During the coup, Ziaur Rahman was freed from house arrest, enabling him to seize power and become the president.
The coup ended the violent political chaos and power struggle that started after the assassination of Sheikh Mujib. The National Revolution and Solidarity Day is observed annually in Bangladesh on 7 November commemorating the event.