Dhaka, March 3 -- The government has dismissed claims made by US President Donald Trump regarding a $29 million aid package allegedly received by an "unknown institution" linked to two individuals in Bangladesh.

In a statement on Monday, the foreign ministry clarified that the claim was "not true".

It explained that the information was uncovered during an investigation triggered by "public confusion" following Trump's comments.

The statement also provided clarification on the details surrounding the project, titled Strengthening Political Landscape in Bangladesh, or SPL, which was funded by the United States.

At an event organised with US governors in Washington, DC, on Feb 21, Trump said: "$29 million to strengthen the political land...