Bangladesh's 'Trump' buffalo saved from slaughter

A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh, known for its blonde hair resembling Donald Trump's signature style, has been saved from sacrifice. The buffalo, weighing 700 kilograms, was slated to be slaughtered for the upcoming Eid al-Adha festival. However, government intervention ensured its safety just hours before it was to be killed.

The animal will now be housed and cared for at the national zoo. "We have assigned a dedicated shed for this albino buffalo and appointed a caretaker," said Atiqur Rahman, the zoo's curator. "It will undergo a two-week quarantine period." The buffalo's former owner, Zia Uddin Mridha, explained that his brother named the animal "Trump" because of its unusual hair. The buffalo gained significant attention online, drawing crowds of curious visitors and social media fans eager to see the celebrity animal.

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We have assigned a dedicated shed for this albino buffalo and appointed a caretaker. It will undergo a two-week quarantine period.

Police acted on orders from the livestock department to retrieve the buffalo from its owner. Mohammad Ruhul Quddus, the police chief in Keraniganj, Dhaka, stated, "The livestock department asked us to take the buffalo from the owner because it is a rare animal." He added, "They said this albino buffalo is still young and can be kept for many more years."

Eid al-Adha, a major Islamic festival, involves the sacrifice of over 12 million livestock, including goats, sheep, cattle, and buffaloes. This tradition provides meat for many impoverished families.

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The livestock department asked us to take the buffalo from the owner because it is a rare animal. They said this albino buffalo is still young and can be kept for many more years.