obokash.com

What obokash.com does

Obokash.com is a privately held, Dhaka-based outbound travel agency founded in 2013 by Md. Siddikur Rahman. The company packages and resells Hajj and Umrah religious tourism, international leisure tours, and standalone visa processing services to Bangladeshi consumers. Core revenue comes from all-inclusive pilgrimage and holiday packages that bundle flights (Saudi Arabian Airlines, Biman Bangladesh, Flynas), accommodation, ground transportation, meals, guided tours, and visa handling; secondary revenue comes from standalone visa processing for 100+ destinations and Hajj pre-registration via the government e-Hajj system. Package prices span BDT 18,000 (short domestic-region tours such as Kashmir) to BDT 3,500,000 (14-day VIP Hajj with A-Tent accommodation), with the bulk of value concentrated in Hajj (BDT 580,000-BDT 3,500,000) and Umrah (BDT 140,000-BDT 245,000) tiers.

The company operates as a traditional retail travel agency with no proprietary technology platform: customer engagement runs through the obokash.com website, phone, email, and in-person consultations at its single Dhaka headquarters. The differentiating infrastructure is regulatory and financial rather than technological — IATA accreditation (code 42337654), Bangladesh Government certification (Reg. No. 0006663), and memberships in ATAB, TOAB, and BOTOF provide licensed access to airline inventory and Hajj quotas, while EMI partnerships with 20+ Bangladeshi banks (Bank Asia, City Bank, Eastern Bank, Standard Chartered, etc.) enable 0% interest installment purchase of high-value Hajj packages. Recent operational upgrades have been incremental — Hajj pre-registration was digitized for the first time in 2026 via a partnership with Business Automation Ltd — rather than transformative, and the company has not raised institutional capital.

Name

obokash.com

Legal name

Obokash

Website

https://obokash.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Obokash.com is a Dhaka-based outbound travel agency serving Bangladeshi consumers with Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage packages, international holiday tours, and visa processing services, operating through a single Dhaka office with IATA and government certifications since 2013.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Travel Agency Services

NAICS

Travel Agencies (56151), Tour Operators (56152), Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services (5615)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAKAHAA

Hajj & Umrah Travel Agencies

Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Religious & Pilgrimage Travel Agencies

SECONDARYTHAKAHAK

Pilgrimage Packages (Air-Inclusive) Tour Operators

Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Religious & Pilgrimage Travel Agencies

SECONDARYTHAKABAL

Religious & Pilgrimage Retail Travel Agencies

Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Traditional/Retail Travel Agencies

Keywords

• Travel agency services
• Hajj pilgrimage packages
• Umrah tour packages
• Visa processing services
• International holiday tours

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Package Tours: All-inclusive package tours for Hajj, Umrah, and international travel including flights, visas, accommodation, meals, transportation, and guided tours. Revenue is generated through package pricing with different tiers based on accommodation quality and services included.
2. Visa Processing Services: Visa processing agency services for Bangladeshis traveling abroad for tourism, business, medical, and student purposes. Fees charged for visa application assistance and processing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Obokash.com is a Bangladesh-based outbound tour operator that arranges all-inclusive Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage packages to Saudi Arabia, international holiday tour packages to destinations across Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa and Oceania, and visa processing services for Bangladeshi travelers. Packages typically bundle flights, accommodation, ground transportation, meals, guided tours, visa assistance and religious guidance into single-priced offerings with multiple tier options.

Product overview

Obokash.com is a full-service outbound travel agency and tour operator based in Bangladesh, specializing in Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage packages, international holiday tours, and visa processing services. The company operates as a single integrated travel platform offering package holidays with flights, accommodations, transportation, meals, visa processing, and guided tours. Core products include Hajj Packages (10-40 day pilgrimage programs in multiple tiers), Umrah Packages (7-18 day religious tours with various durations and categories), International Tour Packages (covering Asia, Europe, Americas, Africa, and Oceania), and Visa Processing Services. Supporting services include hotel reservations, flight ticketing, ground handling, and Hajj pre-registration through the government e-Hajj system. The company offers EMI banking options through 20+ Bangladeshi banks for payment convenience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Umrah Packages Religious pilgrimage packages to Saudi Arabia for Umrah, available in multiple durations (7-18 days) and categories including Exclusive, Ramadan, December, and combined destination packages (Umrah & Egypt, Umrah & Morocco, Umrah & Jordan, Umrah & Turkey, Umrah & Qatar). Packages include flights, accommodation, transportation, visa, meals, and dedicated guides for Bangladeshi Muslim pilgrims.
• Hajj Packages Mandatory Islamic pilgrimage packages to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, offered in multiple durations (10-40 days) with various categories including Luxury, VIP, 5-Star, Shifting, Non-Shifting, Budget, and Express packages. All-inclusive services covering flights, accommodations, transportation, visa, and religious guidance for Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims.
• International Tour Packages International holiday tour packages covering destinations across Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, and Africa including Dubai, Istanbul, Kashmir, London, Mexico, Vietnam, Cambodia, Europe multi-country tours, and more. Packages include flights, accommodation, meals, transportation, and guided tours for Bangladeshi leisure travelers.
• Visa Processing Services Visa processing agency services covering tourist, business, medical treatment, and student travel visa applications for over 100 countries worldwide. Dedicated specialists assist Bangladeshi clients through the application process with expert guidance on documentation requirements.
• Hajj Pre-Registration Government-integrated pre-registration system for Hajj pilgrims through the Saudi e-Hajj system, with IT support from Business Automation Ltd. Enables prospective Bangladeshi pilgrims to secure spots for Hajj with a refundable government-mandated fee of BDT 30,000 per person.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving thousands of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims annually

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Business Automation LtdcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024IT support provider for Hajj pre-registration system on behalf of Ministry of Religious Affairs, enabling electronic Hajj visa processing through the government's e-Hajj system.
• Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB)coreOthers · 1 January 2013Proud member of ATAB (Reg. No. 13889), one of the major travel agent associations in Bangladesh, providing industry recognition and networking opportunities.
• Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB)coreOthers · 1 January 2013Proud member of TOAB (Membership No. 479), representing tour operators in Bangladesh with industry advocacy and standards.
• Bangladesh Outbound Tour Operators Forum (BOTOF)minorOthers · 1 January 2013Active member of BOTOF, participating in outbound tourism industry discussions and standards.
• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreOthers · 1 January 2013IATA Accredited Agent with code 42337654, authorized to issue air tickets and access airline booking systems globally.
• Bangladesh Government - Ministry of Civil Aviation and TourismcoreOthers · 1 January 2013Certified travel agency of Bangladesh Government (Reg. No. 0006663), authorized to operate as an official travel agency.
• International Hotels and Tourism OrganizationsminorOthers · 1 January 2013Contracts and alliances with hotels, tourist organizations, and companies worldwide to provide quality services to international clientele.
• Saudi Arabian Airlines, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, FlynascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013Airline partners providing economy and business class flights for Hajj and Umrah packages with return routes from Dhaka to Jeddah/Madinah.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AlTaysir Hajj & Umrah Services: Pakistan-based Hajj and Umrah specialist operating government-integrated pilgrimage packages with multi-tier accommodation and transportation offerings. Highly comparable to Obokash as a South Asian outbound pilgrimage agency serving a Muslim-majority customer base.
• Musafir: UAE-headquartered travel company offering Umrah packages and international tours targeting South Asian diaspora customers with similar all-inclusive pricing and visa support services. Comparable in product mix and customer profile.
• Akbar Travels of India: Indian-headquartered travel company operating Hajj, Umrah, and international leisure packages with similar all-inclusive model, multi-tier pricing, and EMI/financing options for South Asian pilgrims. Most directly comparable given regional proximity and overlapping customer demographic.

Broad incumbents

• dnata: Dubai-headquartered global travel services company providing ground handling, tour operation, and travel agency services. Comparable in its integrated travel-service model and Middle East operational footprint, though at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• MakeMyTrip: India's largest online travel agency offering flights, hotels, holiday packages, and visa services with a comparable product mix to Obokash's non-pilgrimage business. Not focused on Hajj/Umrah but competes for the same South Asian outbound leisure customer with a much stronger digital platform.
• Booking.com: Global online travel agency platform providing hotel, flight, and package booking capabilities across the same 100+ destinations Obokash serves. Represents the digital-native competitive threat for Obokash's international tour and visa-assisted hotel businesses.
• Cox & Kings: Historic Indian travel conglomerate that historically operated Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage programs alongside broader leisure and corporate travel. Overlaps with Obokash on pilgrimage packages and South Asian outbound travel but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple product lines.
• Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines): Saudi national carrier operating scheduled Hajj and Umrah flights from Dhaka as an Obokash partner. A broader incumbent in pilgrimage air travel whose Hajj flight programs compete with packaged agency offerings for direct-booking pilgrim customers.

Emerging players

• Cleartrip: India-focused online travel agency offering flights, hotels, and holiday packages with growing international tour coverage. Comparable in targeting South Asian leisure travelers, though less focused on pilgrimage and operating via digital channels rather than brick-and-mortar offices.

Regional players

• Biman Bangladesh Airlines: Bangladesh's national carrier and an Obokash airline partner operating Dhaka-Jeddah/Dammam routes central to Hajj and Umrah traffic. While an airline rather than agency, it sits in the same Bangladesh outbound pilgrimage value chain and competes for the same Hajj/Umrah customer wallet.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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