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Bangladesh’s ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo becomes viral sensation: 'It is very calm by nature'
Its unusual appearance has drawn dozens of visitors to the farm every day, with many travelling from distant districts.
Bangladesh has found an unlikely new superstar — a rare Albino buffalo that has captured widespread attention for its uncanny resemblance to US President Donald Trump.
Nicknamed “Donald Trump,” the buffalo has become a viral sensation thanks to the tuft of pale hair falling across its forehead, which many say closely resembles the American leader’s trademark hairstyle.
The nearly 700 kg (1,540 lb) buffalo was raised at a farm in Narayanganj district, near the capital city of Dhaka. Its unusual appearance has drawn dozens of visitors to the farm every day, with many travelling from distant districts just to take selfies and videos with the animal, which quickly gained popularity on social media.
“My younger brother named the buffalo Donald Trump because the hair on the front of its head resembles Donald Trump,” farm owner Ziauddin Mridha said, Reuters reported.
“Despite its striking appearance, it is very calm by nature. It is an albino buffalo, and animals of this type are generally gentle and do not become aggressive unless provoked,” he added.
Mridha watched as men poured a cool bucket of water over the bull's head, running a pink brush through its blond combover, neatly tucked between sweeping curved horns.
"The only luxury he enjoys is bathing four times a day," Mridha said, stressing that the similarities between the bull and the president stopped at the hair.
With its Trump-like hairstyle, enormous size, and surprisingly gentle temperament, the buffalo has emerged as one of the biggest crowd-pullers of the season in Bangladesh.
Prepared for Eid al-Adha
The buffalo also required special care and attention. According to Mridha, it was bathed four times a day and fed four meals daily to keep it healthy and in top condition ahead of Eid. “It needed extra attention and care every day. The buffalo has already been delivered to a customer for sacrifice during Eid,” he added.
According to AFP, more than 12 million animals — including goats, sheep, cows, and buffaloes — are expected to be sacrificed during the holiday.
However, the “Donald Trump” buffalo is not the only animal on the farm with a memorable nickname. Among its companions are an aggressive bull named “Tufan” — meaning “storm” — a heavily built animal called “Fat Boy,” and the calm and friendly “Sweet Boy.”
Another standout at the farm is a golden-haired bull named after Brazilian football star Neymar, thanks to its bleached-blond hairstyle that resembles the player’s iconic look.
