Rare Albino Buffalo Named 'Donald Trump' Saved From Sacrifice in Bangladesh

Dhaka. A rare white (albino) buffalo named 'Donald Trump' in Bangladesh has been saved from sacrifice at the last moment of Eid al-Adha. Officials said the government intervened due to excessive public interest.

The buffalo, weighing about 700 kg, was initially sold for religious sacrifice. But after going viral and gaining interest, the government decided to save it citing security reasons.

According to an official of the Ministry of Home Affairs of Bangladesh, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has ordered to keep the buffalo alive, return the money to the buyer, and transfer it to the Dhaka National Zoo. The official said, 'Due to excessive public interest and security situation, the decision was made to save the buffalo from sacrifice at the last moment.'

As videos of the buffalo started going viral on social media, a large crowd began to gather at the farm of the farmer who bought it, and people started coming from far and wide to see it.

According to farm owner Ziauddin Mridha, the buffalo was named 'Donald Trump' by his brother. He saw the yellow hair on the buffalo's head as similar to that of American President Donald Trump. Albino buffaloes are considered very rare in Bangladesh. Most buffaloes are black, so such an animal became a center of even more attention during Eid. But ultimately, its name and popularity on social media saved its life.