In 2014, Khandaker wrote his memoirs "1971 Bhetore Baire" ("1971: Inside and Outside") and was praised by historian Sirajul Islam who said that "the book provided a balanced presentation of history and the outline of the war and the interest of different vested groups surrounding the war came up in it." The criticises the role of Awami League leadership during the Liberation saying that the political leadership had failed to play its due role.