Building connections, one journey at a time
ECHO was born from a simple belief: every journey is better when shared. We saw students struggling to find travel companions, navigating the city alone, and missing out on the connections that make university life meaningful.
Our mission is to create a safe, simple, and meaningful way for students to connect, travel together, and build friendships that extend beyond the journey.
Travel has always been a challenge for students. But after the fall of the government in Bangladesh in 2024, journeys became significantly more unsafe for both male and female students. In response, people started posting on Facebook groups and Messenger groups to find travel companions. However, this approach was neither efficient nor safe—there was no verification, no privacy controls, and no accountability.
That's why we created ECHO in 2024 as a solution to this problem. We launched as a web application, and the response was immediate. The web version gained significant traction, showing us that students desperately needed a safer, more structured way to connect.
Seeing the traction and need, we continued building the mobile app with enhanced features, stronger security, and better privacy controls. As we listened to our community, we realized students needed more than just a matching platform. They needed real-time notifications, schedule syncing, privacy controls, and a mobile-first experience. So we built it.
ECHO is now a full-featured mobile app that goes beyond basic functionality. We've maintained our focus on safety, privacy, and meaningful connections while adding features that make travel planning effortless. The app includes semester schedule enforcement, gender and preference filtering, privacy by default, request/accept policies, contact management, complete travel history, real-time notifications, and enhanced security—with many more improvements coming.
We prioritize user safety through verified accounts, privacy controls, and a controlled community environment.
Your privacy matters. We give you control over your data and never share it without your consent.
We're building a community, not just an app. Every feature is designed to foster genuine connections.
Every decision we make is driven by what's best for our users. Your feedback shapes our future.
ECHO is developed by Akhlak Hossain Jim , a passionate developer dedicated to creating solutions that make a difference. With a strong background in software development and a keen interest in addressing real-world challenges, Akhlak has poured his expertise and creativity into building ECHO.
His commitment to enhancing student life through technology is evident in every aspect of the app. To support his cause, and for more information about Akhlak and his work, visit akhlak.dev .
Safety is our top priority at ECHO. We have implemented several measures to ensure that all users feel secure while using the app. These include user verification processes, in-app communication features, and more.
We encourage all users to follow best practices for personal safety and to report any concerns or issues through the app.
We would like to extend our gratitude to all the students and university staff who provided valuable feedback during the development of ECHO. Your insights and suggestions have been instrumental in shaping the app to better meet the needs of the student community.
React Native
Cross-platform mobile
Supabase
Backend & database
Expo
Push notifications
We value your feedback and are here to assist you with any questions or concerns. If you need support or have suggestions for improving ECHO, please reach out to us.