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Albino buffalo 'Donald Trump' draws crowds in Bangladesh days before Eid sacrifice


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Fame and a combover: Buffalo becomes social media star

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An albino buffalo with a flowing blond mane has become an unlikely internet celebrity in Bangladesh.

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Nicknamed “Donald Trump” for its signature hair, the 700kg animal draws crowds daily to a farm in Narayanganj.

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Visitors snap photos of the bull’s pink-hued coat and blond combover tucked between curved horns — a rare sight due to albinism.

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The owner says the buffalo enjoys four baths a day as its only luxury, but the constant attention has caused it to lose weight.


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Eid al-Adha: Sacrifice tradition overshadows fame

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Despite its viral fame, the “Donald Trump” buffalo is destined for sacrifice during Eid al-Adha later this month.

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Bangladesh, a Muslim-majority nation of 170 million, will slaughter over 12 million livestock — goats, sheep, cows and buffaloes — for the holiday.

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For many families, this is a rare chance to feast on meat. The owner acknowledges he will miss the animal but says sacrifice is the core spirit of Eid.

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The buffalo’s stress from crowds has already forced restrictions on public viewing ahead of its fate.


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From Trump to Neymar: Farm full of character-named bulls

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The “Donald Trump” buffalo isn’t the only animal with a nickname at this Bangladesh farm.

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Other residents include an aggressive bull called “Tufan”, a hefty one named “Fat Boy”, and a gentle-natured “Sweet Boy”.

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One golden-haired bull was even dubbed after Brazilian footballer Neymar for his bleached-blond cut.

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Owner Zia Uddin Mridha, 38, says his brother picked the Trump name purely for the hair — no political statement intended. The buffalo’s fame, however, has made it a national talking point before its final day.


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Here are what the publishers are saying

Bangkok Post
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Commander-in-beef: ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo wins fans

Commander-in-beef: ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo wins fans

Commander-in-beef: ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo wins fans

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Commander-in-beef: Bangladesh’s ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo wins fans

Commander-in-beef: Bangladesh’s ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo wins fans

Commander-in-beef: Bangladesh’s ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo wins fans

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