Bangladesh saves buffalo named ‘Donald Trump’ from Eid sacrifice
Bangladesh authorities have intervened to save a rare albino buffalo named 'Donald Trump' from being sacrificed during Eid celebrations. The buffalo, known for its striking blond hair, will be preserved at the national zoo in Dhaka. The owner has been assured that he will receive compensation or another animal in exchange for the buffalo.
- ▪The buffalo was taken into custody by police following a government directive.
- ▪Its owner, Moniruz Zaman, agreed to hand over the buffalo to avoid conflict with authorities.
- ▪The buffalo will be cared for at the national zoo, with a separate shed and caregiver arranged for it.
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Bangladesh authorities have stopped the sacrifice of a rare albino buffalo named “Donald Trump”, known for its flowing blond hair resembling the signature hairstyle of U.S. President Donald Trump, and decided to preserve it at the national zoo in the capital.Police said the 700-kg buffalo was taken into official custody following a government directive, hours before it was due to be sacrificed during Eid celebrations on Thursday (May 28, 2026). Bangladesh probes hospital deaths of six newborns"Policemen this afternoon came and said the government decided to take the buffalo for preservation. Since we do not want any conflict with the government, we handed it over to them," the animal’s owner, Moniruz Zaman, told reporters on Wednesday (May 27, 2026).Mr.
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