Implementation of Basel Accords in Bangladesh: The Role of Institutions

This book analyzes the impact of Basel Accord in Bangladesh. More specifically, it focuses on the credit risk homogenization under standardized approach of Basel Accord where External Credit Rating Agencies (ECAIs) are allowed to rate the exposures, the potential risk of allowing sub-ordinated debt (Sub-debt) as Tier 2 capital, and multiple bank distress cases as a real-world scenarios.

In doing so, the book explores why the ECAIs rating fail to capture the real credit risk of exposure an...