Sangsad Bhaban, June 17 -- Ruling BNP lawmaker Zainul Abedin Farroque on Wednesday raised concern over the "poor condition and design" of chairs used by MPs in the House, alleging that exposed fittings and heavy structure are causing injuries to some members.

Taking floor on a point of order in the House, he said the chairs need urgent inspection and maintenance. "The pins are all open. MPs are getting their hands cut. This should be looked into," he said.

Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad was presiding the session at that time.

Farroque said there are more than 300 chairs in the House and claimed that their design is not suitable for lawmakers, particularly those with physical difficulties.

He said they suffered for 16 years due to police re...