Extraction

Once a shining jewel of Sylhet, famed for its clear waters, white stones, and Meghalaya’s hills, “Sada Pathor” in Companiganj now lies devastated. Illegal stone looting has transformed this scenic riverbed into a barren wasteland with deep pits. Once protected after 2017 floods and a tourist hotspot, it is now sadly scarred by relentless destruction. The photo was taken on 12 August 2025. Photo: Debashish Debu/TBS
Bangladesh

Joint forces deployed around the clock to protect stones at Sada Pathor

As per the decision, joint forces will be stationed in the Jaflong Ecologically Critical Area and Sada Pathor 24 hours a day. Police checkpoints in Gowainghat and Companiganj will also operate...

Once a shining jewel of Sylhet, famed for its clear waters, white stones, and Meghalaya’s hills, “Sada Pathor” in Companiganj now lies devastated. Illegal stone looting has transformed this scenic riverbed into a barren wasteland with deep pits. The photo was taken on 12 August 2025. Photo: Debashish Debu/TBS
Bangladesh

Rampant stone extraction at Sada Pathor: ACC holds local administration responsible

Once a shining jewel of Sylhet, famed for its clear waters, white stones, and Meghalaya’s hills, “Sada Pathor” in Companiganj now lies devastated. Illegal stone looting has transformed this scenic riverbed into a barren wasteland with deep pits. Once protected after 2017 floods and a tourist hotspot, it is now sadly scarred by relentless destruction. The photo was taken on 12 August 2025. Photo: Debashish Debu/TBS
Bangladesh

Iconic 'Sada Pathor' reduced to dystopian wasteland by rampant stone extraction

Materials use is growing by an average of more than 2.3% per year. Photo: Roberto CISNEROS / AFP
World+Biz

World resource extraction could surge 60% by 2060, UN warns

'Extraction 2' wraps filming
Splash

'Extraction 2' wraps filming

Chris Hemsworth in Extraction. Photo: Collected
Glitz

'Extraction 2' sends Chris Hemsworth from Bangladesh to Prague

Chris Hemsworth in Extraction. Photo: Collected
Glitz

Chris Hemsworth preps for Netflix’s Extraction sequel

Idris Elba. Photo: Collected
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Idris Elba, Extraction director Sam Hargrave team up for Stay Frosty

Extraction. Photo: Collected
Glitz

Extraction director says Marvel universe is inspiration for franchise's future

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Court

HC stays suspension of stone extraction in Bholaganj for 6 months

Extraction. Photo: Collected
Glitz

Joe Russo teases ambitious plans for Extraction franchise, return of old characters

Randeep Hooda signs with Hollywood talent agency after Extraction success
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Randeep Hooda signs with Hollywood talent agency after Extraction success

Nigerian remake of Extraction earns invite by makers
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Nigerian remake of Extraction earns invite by makers