Rare Albino Buffalo Nicknamed “Donald Trump” Sold in Viral Eid al-Adha Trade Deal Near Dhaka

The buffalo was raised at Rabeya Agro Farm in Narayanganj, located near the capital city Dhaka. The four-year-old animal became an internet sensation due to its unusual pinkish hue and a unique tuft of hair, which viewers claimed resembled the signature hairstyle of United States President Donald Trump.

According to farm owner Zia Uddin Mairda, the buffalo was originally purchased ten months earlier from Rajshahi City Haat. He stated that the animal is a rare albino variety, noting its distinctive coloration and physical features. He further explained that the nickname was given informally within the family after his younger brother associated its appearance with its now-viral identity.

The farm, which primarily raises buffaloes and cattle for animal sacrifice during Eid al-Adha, became a local attraction after the buffalo’s images circulated widely, drawing visitors from various regions.

Mairda clarified that the name was symbolic and not intended as a comparison between a human being and an animal, emphasizing that it was used affectionately within the household. Following its viral popularity, the buffalo attracted significant public attention at the farm.

The animal was ultimately sold on a live-weight basis to a trader in the Old Dhaka region at a rate of 550 Bangladeshi Taka per kilogram. The buffalo reportedly weighed approximately 700 kilograms at the time of sale.

The buyer, identified as Mohammad Shoron from the Jinjira (Rasulpur) area, purchased the buffalo specifically for traditional animal sacrifice during Eid al-Adha. However, when a correspondent attempted to view the animal at his residence, the buyer refused, stating that delivery had not yet been completed.

Reports indicate that due to the buffalo’s viral fame, the buyer is avoiding public exposure of the animal to prevent potential complications or disturbances.

The incident highlights how social media visibility can transform ordinary livestock transactions into widely followed public events, particularly in the context of festive religious markets and traditional trade practices.