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Bangladesh's Rare Albino Buffalo Draws Crowds Over Trump Resemblance

A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh, nicknamed 'Donald Trump' due to its blond hair, has become a viral sensation, drawing crowds before Eid al-Adha. Reports vary on whether it will be sacrificed or moved to a zoo, with some sources indicating government intervention. The animal's owner says it requires special care, including frequent baths and meals.

By Tertius News AI Desk 3 outlets · 3 articles Version 1 Coverage May 21 – Jun 4, 2026 Published Aug 14

Lead

A rare albino buffalo with a blond tuft of hair reminiscent of President Donald Trump has become an unlikely celebrity in Bangladesh, drawing crowds to a farm outside Dhaka ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival. The nearly 700kg (1,540lbs) bull, nicknamed "Donald Trump" by its owner's brother, has attracted dozens of visitors daily, many traveling from distant districts to snap selfies and videos with the animal.

"My younger brother named the buffalo Donald Trump because the hair on the front of its head resembles Donald Trump," farm owner Ziauddin Mridha told Agence France-Presse (AFP). The buffalo, raised in Narayanganj district near the capital, has a flowing helmet of pale hair tucked between its curved horns, a feature many say mirrors the U.S. president's signature hairstyle.

Coverage Comparison

Reporting on the story has been largely consistent across outlets, though some differences in emphasis and detail emerge. Dawn, citing AFP, focused on the cultural context of Eidul Azha, noting that the buffalo was due to be sacrificed within days as part of the Muslim festival of sacrifice. The South China Morning Post (SCMP), also citing AFP, described the buffalo's special care routine and its calm temperament, quoting Mridha directly.

Fox News, drawing from an Associated Press (AP) report, highlighted a government intervention, claiming officials ordered the buffalo be transferred to the national zoo in Dhaka, and that the zoo's curator was later fired. This detail was not mentioned in the AFP-based reports from Dawn or SCMP, which suggest the buffalo remained at the farm as of the latest updates. The discrepancy may reflect different reporting dates or separate developments.

Key Claims

Albino buffalo nicknamed after Trump: Multiple sources confirm the buffalo's nickname, chosen by the owner's brother, due to its blond hair resembling Trump's hairstyle.
Eid al-Adha sacrifice: AFP-based reports say the buffalo was originally sold and expected to be sacrificed for Eidul Azha, with some reports suggesting it is "due to be sacrificed within days." However, Fox News reports that government officials intervened and ordered the animal transferred to the national zoo, possibly sparing it.
Special care: The owner told AFP that the buffalo requires bathing four times a day and is fed four meals daily. SCMP also reported this, adding that the animal is calm and gentle by nature.
Zoo curator firing: A single report from Fox News claims the zoo's curator was later fired, though officials have not publicly disclosed the reason. This claim has not been independently verified by other outlets.

Perspectives

Owner's perspective: Ziauddin Mridha emphasizes the buffalo's gentle nature and the special care it receives. He told AFP that the only "luxury" the buffalo enjoys is frequent bathing, and he noted that the stress of crowds had caused the buffalo to lose weight, leading to restricted public viewing.

Visitor perspective: People visiting the farm have expressed amusement and admiration. One student, Mohammed Nasim, told AP, "There is a resemblance to Donald Trump in its eyes, hairstyle, and skin color. And just as Donald Trump has a distinctive personality and lifestyle, this buffalo, after going viral, is now living a similar kind of life, enjoying a lot of attention and special treatment." Others have debated the appropriateness of the nickname, with a sign at the zoo initially identifying the animal as "Donald Trump" later removed without public explanation.

Officials' perspective: Livestock department officials have noted that albino buffaloes are extremely rare, appearing white or pink due to a lack of melanin. Their actions, as reported, have ranged from facilitating the animal's transfer to the zoo to possibly removing the controversial sign.

The story underscores how a natural anomaly can capture public imagination, especially when it intersects with a figure as prominent as a U.S. president. As Bangladesh prepares for Eidul Azha, during which over 12 million livestock are expected to be sacrificed, the fate of this particular buffalo remains a point of public interest, with conflicting reports on whether it will be spared or join the holiday's traditional offerings.

How each outlet told it

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Dawn as of May 21, 2026, 8:31 AM UTC

Framing: Our reading Human-interest story with a cultural context — Respectful and informative

Facts Included:

Crowds in Bangladesh are flocking to snap photographs with an albino buffalo nicknamed 'Donald Trump'
The buffalo has a flowing helmet of hair resembling Donald Trump's signature look
The buffalo is due to be sacrificed within days as part of Eidul Azha
The buffalo's owner and others have commented on the similarity between the buffalo and Donald Trump

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Fox News — World as of Jun 4, 2026, 6:30 AM UTC

Framing: Our reading News story with a political twist — Neutral with a hint of controversy

Facts Included:

A buffalo with a distinctive hairstyle is going viral for its resemblance to President Donald Trump
The buffalo was originally sold and slated for slaughter during Eid al-Adha
Government officials intervened and ordered the animal transferred to the national zoo
The zoo's curator was later fired

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South China Morning Post as of May 23, 2026, 3:30 AM UTC

Framing: Our reading Human-interest story — Lighthearted and playful

Facts Included:

A rare albino buffalo has become a celebrity in Bangladesh
The buffalo has a tuft of pale hair falling across its forehead, resembling Donald Trump's hairstyle
The buffalo is raised at a farm in Narayanganj district near Dhaka
The buffalo requires special care, including being bathed four times a day and fed four meals daily

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimA rare albino buffalo has become a celebrity in Bangladesh due to its resemblance to US President Donald Trump.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from South China Morning Post as of May 23, 2026, 3:30 AM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimThe buffalo has a tuft of pale hair falling across its forehead, resembling Donald Trump's hairstyle.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from South China Morning Post as of May 23, 2026, 3:30 AM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimThe buffalo was originally sold and slated for slaughter during Eid al-Adha, but government officials intervened and ordered the animal transferred to the national zoo.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Fox News — World as of Jun 4, 2026, 6:30 AM UTC
ClaimThe buffalo requires special care, including being bathed four times a day and fed four meals daily.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from South China Morning Post as of May 23, 2026, 3:30 AM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimThe buffalo is due to be sacrificed within days as part of Eidul Azha.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of May 21, 2026, 8:31 AM UTC
ClaimThe zoo's curator was later fired, although officials have not publicly disclosed the reason for the dismissal.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Fox News — World as of Jun 4, 2026, 6:30 AM UTC
ClaimThe buffalo is raised at a farm in Narayanganj district near Dhaka.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source quoted from South China Morning Post as of May 23, 2026, 3:30 AM UTC the outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimThe buffalo has a gentle nature and is calm by nature, and animals of this type are generally gentle and do not become aggressive unless provoked.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via South China Morning Post as of May 23, 2026, 3:30 AM UTC

Transparency & Audit Trail

3 outlets · 3 articles consulted: Dawn, Fox News — World, South China Morning Post 8 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-14