Celebrity ‘Trump’ Buffalo Sent to Bangladesh Zoo Instead of Sacrifice

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Reported Facts

Observable data points shared across all narratives

•The buffalo is a rare albino animal whose hair and facial features led locals to nickname it ‘Donald Trump’.
•Bangladeshi officials removed the buffalo from its owner’s farm ahead of Eid al-Adha.
•A Bangladeshi minister publicly intervened to stop the animal from being used for ritual sacrifice.
•Authorities arranged for the buffalo to be transferred to a government-run zoo in Bangladesh.
•The animal’s videos and photos spread widely on social media in late May 2026, drawing local and international coverage.
•Reports describe the buffalo as having been valued highly by its owner because of its unusual appearance.
•Media in Asia, the Middle East, Russia, Africa, and Western outlets all reported on the buffalo’s reprieve.
•The buffalo is expected to be displayed as a tourist attraction once it is settled in the zoo.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the Bangladeshi zoo successfully promotes the ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo as a tourist draw Local visitor numbers could rise, boosting ticket revenue and nearby small businesses.

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Primary Sources (9)

WESTFrance24 - World (EN)Viral stardom saves ‘Trump’ buffalo from sacrifice in Bangladesh RURT (EN)Bangladeshi minister saves ‘Donald Trump’ from sacrifice (VIDEO)MEArab Times (Kuwait)Rare Albino Buffalo Named “Donald Trump” Seized in Bangladesh Ahead of Eid Sacrifice AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Bangladeshi buffalo spared from Eid sacrifice for resemblance to Trump

On 2026-05-29, Bangladeshi authorities confirmed that a rare albino buffalo nicknamed ‘Donald Trump’ will live permanently in a zoo instead of being sacrificed for Eid al-Adha. The animal was seized from its owner after viral videos drew national attention, and a minister intervened to save it as a public attraction. The case has sparked wide online debate over animal sacrifice customs, social media fame, and the use of a former US president’s name.