Engr. Mosharraf Hussain was born in 1944 in a respectable Muslim family of Kazipur, Sirajgonj. He obtained Degree in Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). He is a fellow member of the Institute of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB). He started business in construction sector through setting up a renowned construction firm, The Civil Engineers Ltd. He also set up a number of industrial undertakings in textile and clothing sectors. He is the Managing Director of Standard Group, Chairman of The Civil Engineers Ltd. He was the Founder Chairman of Standard Insurance Ltd. He was also a CIP for couple of years.

He served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Jamuna Bank PLC. for two terms i.e. from April 27, 2018 to April 27, 2019 and April 27, 2002 to April 26, 2003.