A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh, nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its distinctive blond tuft, has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice following a last-minute government intervention, a Home Ministry official confirmed on Wednesday. The nearly 700-kg (1,543 lb) animal had already been sold for ritual slaughter when authorities stepped in. The intervention was prompted by security concerns which arose from a surge of public interest in the buffalo ahead of Thursday's festival. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed issued orders for the buffalo to be spared, its buyer to be refunded, and the animal to be relocated to the national zoo in Dhaka. "At the last moment, the decision was taken to spare the buffalo from sacrifice due to security concerns and the unusual level of public interest," a ministry official said. What began as a routine Eid purchase quickly turned into a nationwide curiosity after videos went viral. Crowds gathered at the farm, with visitors travelling from far afield to see its blond fringe and calm demeanour.
Published: May 28, 2026 4:53 pm
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