"The country was riddled with corruption…There had been extensive looting. It can be seen in everyday newspapers. With people's help, that looting is being resisted," he told the opening ceremony of Trust Bank's corporate branch in the city's Chouhatta area.

"With your cooperation, the country has moved one step forward. And, in the future, the country will have to be taken further ahead with the cooperation of all," added General Moeen, whose troops are playing the pivotal role in the caretaker government's ongoing campaign against corruption.

Regarding the voter identity cards, he said the preparation of voter ID began on June 10 and a

citizen would be benefited in his life by using his or her ID.

"During the preparation of voter ID, a person is to supply all information. As a result, the government will not face big trouble to know about any voter," the army chief told the function.

"Any government office will get the information of any voter at any time. At this, a voter can easily get his passport. The passport authorities will be able to issue passport easily by collecting information through the voter-ID number of the person concerned."

About the bank, General Moeen, who is also the chairman of the bank, said as this bank belongs to Sena Kalyan Sangstha, many people air suspicion about it and think this bank could be different from other banks. "This is mere suspicion. Trust Bank works like other commercial banks."

Giving details of the services and facilities provided by the bank, he said the bank's profit is used for the welfare of the country's helpless people. "Therefore, it is the responsibility of all to take the bank forward."