, June 16 -- e-Islami lawmaker Md Mujibur Rahman on Tuesday raised an objection in Parliament to the practice of MPs bowing their heads while entering the House chamber, saying it contradicts Islamic principles.

Raising the issue on a point of order at the start of the day's sitting, he said an earlier provision in the Rules of Procedure required lawmakers to bow as a mark of respect while entering the chamber, but the matter was later reviewed and amended.

"In the 3rd Parliament, the Rules of Procedure stated that members should enter the chamber by bowing their heads in respect. Later, the matter was discussed and reviewed. I was also involved in the process at that time. Eventually, an amendment was made removing the provision becaus...