The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

A two-day workshop on New Capital Accord (Basel II) began in the city on Wednesday, says a press release.

Education Excellence, a new generation consulting, education and communication firm, organised the workshop at BRAC Centre Inn in Mohakhali.

Northern University Vice-Chancellor Dr. M Shamsul Haque inaugurated the workshop, while Education Excellence Chief Executive Officer Samira Farhat Amin, among others, were present on the occasion.

Senior bankers and experts were delivering lectures on Basel II, which promotes adoption of stronger risk based capital in banks to meet unforeseen losses.

Participants comprising officials of different public and private banks and financial institutions are receiving training on Basel II through trainer-participant interactions, group discussions, case studies and question-answer sessions.