India, March 18 -- India's allocation of Rs.120 crore in aid to Bangladesh has remained unchanged for FY24 and FY25 due to political and security related disturbances, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) told a parliamentary panel on Monday.

The ministry also does not expect to start new people-oriented projects in Bangladesh in FY26 amid the ongoing political situation, the panel's fifth report on demand for grants revealed.

MEA said that before committing to any new projects, the situation in Bangladesh warrants a "consultative approach".

"The severe political and security disturbances in that country in recent months have led to delay in execution of committed projects," foreign secretary Vikram Misri told the committee on Februa...