Mashrur Arefin (born 9 October 1969) is a Bangladeshi writer, novelist, poet, translator and banker.

After passing S.S.C and H.S.C from Barishal Cadet College he studied English Literature at Aligarh Muslim University.

In 1995, Mashrur Arefin started his career at ANZ Grindlays Bank Limited as a management trainee.

[3] He started his career as a management trainee at ANZ Grindlays Bank in 1995 and worked in its Australia headquarters.

[24][25][3][26][22] Ishwardi Mayor O Mule er Golpo, a book of a long poem was published in 2001 from 'Da' Prokashoni.

Ishwardi Mayor O Mule er Golpo was an attempt to explore a new prose and imagery with Bangla language.

There are few aspects readers can expect in Mashrur Arefin's writing, like twist of syntax and sentence, but he does not stick to any predetermined style.

In an interview with the Dhaka Tribune after winning the Gemcon Literary Prize, 2020, Mashrur Arefin noted:All I can say is, ‘August Abchhaya’ is touted as a historical novel.