A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh – nicknamed ‘Donald Trump’ for its distinctive blond tuft – has been spared from Eid Al Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government intervention, a Home Ministry official said yesterday.
The nearly 700kg animal had already been sold for ritual slaughter when authorities stepped in, citing security concerns after a surge of public interest ahead of the festival.
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed ordered the buffalo be spared, the buyer refunded, and the animal moved to the national zoo in Dhaka.
“At the last moment, the decision was taken to spare the buffalo from sacrifice due to security concerns and the unusual level of public interest,” a ministry official said. What began as a routine Eid purchase quickly turned into a nationwide curiosity after videos went viral.
Crowds gathered at the farm, with visitors travelling from far afield to see its blond fringe and calm demeanour.
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