Sangsad Bhaban, June 24 -- Parliament on Wednesday witnessed a debate among the lawmakers from treasury and opposition benches over a Quranic verse which ultimately involved the Home Minister and the Speaker as well.

The debate erupted after a BNP lawmaker recited Quranic verses while criticising opposition members over their reaction to the proposed national budget, prompting objections from opposition MPs who alleged misinterpretation.

Taking part in the budget discussion, BNP lawmaker Alamgir Mohammed Mahfuz Ullah Farid (Cox's Bazar-2) said people felt relieved rather than disappointed after the announcement of the proposed national budget, as prices of essential commodities were not increased this time.

Referring to opposition MPs,...