DHAKA, Bangladesh — 4 June 2026, The Associated Press (AP) reports that a 700-kilogram albino buffalo has gone viral in the Bangladesh for its distinctive blond forelock, which resembles the hairstyle of U.S. President Donald Trump. The buffalo has become the newest star attraction at the Bangladesh National Zoo after being moved there last week.
This rare albino buffalo caused a massive stir when a farmer noticed that the golden-coloured hair on its forehead resembled U.S. President Donald Trump’s trademark hairstyle. Videos of the buffalo quickly spread across social media, prompting large numbers of people to visit a farm outside Dhaka to see the animal with their own eyes whether the buffalo truly possessed such a hairstyle. Consequently, the animal was referred as “Donald Trump.”
According to reports, the albino buffalo was originally destined to be sacrificed during a Muslim festival. However, the government ordered its relocation to the capital’s zoo due to safety concerns. Currently, despite sweltering temperatures, crowds have continued to visit the zoo to see the albino buffalo.
On Tuesday, visitors packed around the buffalo enclosure’s safety fence, recording videos on their mobile phones while some fathers lifted young children onto their shoulders for a better view of the buffalo.
Meanwhile, zoo staff have been taking special care of the buffalo, brushing its hair, spraying it with water to keep it cool, and using fans to help it cope with the heat.
Mohammad Nazim, a student from Dhaka, said the buffalo resembled Trump in terms of its eyes, hairstyle, and skin color. Just like Trump, it has a unique personality and lifestyle. Since becoming famous on social media, the buffalo has been living a similar life, receiving special attention and treatment.
Local media reported that a sign bearing the name “Donald Trump” was initially displayed outside the enclosure but was later removed. The zoo employee responsible for caring for the buffalo was also dismissed on Saturday, although no official reason has been provided for the termination.
However, some view the naming as inappropriate. Mohammad Joynal Abedin, a Dhaka resident who visited the zoo to see the albino buffalo, said naming a farm animal after one of the world’s most influential political leaders was definitely wrong as it seems disrespectful. He felt that the farmer who did so had made a poor decision.
The albino buffalo had already been sold ahead of Eid al-Adha, or the Festival of Sacrifice, which is one of Islam’s two major holidays, before Bangladesh’s interior minister reportedly ordered police to retrieve the animal, refund the buyer, and transfer the buffalo to the national zoo.
