India, Feb. 7 -- India's relationship with Bangladesh is "independent of its relationship with third countries," and New Delhi continues to monitor developments having a bearing on its national interests, taking all necessary measures to safeguard them, the Government informed Parliament on Friday.

In a written response to a query in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh also said India's support for a democratic, stable, peaceful, progressive and inclusive Bangladesh has been "conveyed to the interim Government in all relevant engagements".

In a response to another query, the Government said it keeps a "constant watch on developments in the neighbourhood", especially those having a bearing on India's...