Dhaka, July 16 -- Home Affairs Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Thursday said a vested quarter is attempting to exploit the ongoing protests of students to embarrass the government.

"There are certainly some groups that want to embarrass the government. They are trying to exploit various issues by concealing their identities and fishing in troubled waters. That has become evident. It has also been seen that many of those taking part in the protests are, in fact, neither students nor examination candidates," said the minister

He came up with the remarks while talking to reporters after attending an award and recognition ceremony for police personnel at the Secretariat.

The minister said the Ministry of Education has already clarified its po...