He completed his PhD in Finance from University of Chittagong under HEQEP Funding. He completed his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Degree in Finance & Banking from Assumption University, Thailand with Magna Cum Laude in 2005 and Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree in Finance and Management from University of Exeter, UK in 2006. Prior to joining CIU he was a Lecturer in the School of Business under the previous Chittagong Campus of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB). Dr. Abdullah has numerous publications in national and international peer reviewed journals to his credit, and he has also completed a number of training programs in the country. He is also a Reviewer for a number of international peer-reviewed journals.