NewsWorld newsAnimalsA buffalo with an eerily similar appearance to Donald Trump was supposed to be slaughtered until government officials in Bangladesh stepped in to save its life14:08, 28 May 2026A buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" due to its bizarre blonde hairdo has been spared from an Eid sacrifice after becoming a viral hit.‌Government officials intervened after the albino animal was sold off for ritual slaughter in Bangladesh. A Home Ministry official there expressed safety concerns amid increased public interest ahead of the festival today.‌The albino buffalo was spared following a last-minute government intervention after it was sold off for ritual slaughter. A Bangladeshi Home Ministry official said authorities stepped in on Wednesday citing safety concerns amid increased public interest ahead of the festival today.‌Home minister Salabuddin Ahmed then ordered the buffalo be spared and for the buyer to be compensated. Buffalo Donald Trump has since been moved to the national zoo in the capital Dhaka.The ministry official said: "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." The buffalo went viral online after clips of the animal were shared online with crowds starting to gather at the farm where it lived.‌Visitors travelled long distances in a bid to see the buffalo with its signature blond tuft. Owner Ziauddin Mridha said the buffalo was named after the US President after his younger brother made an observation that it looked like the firebrand Republican, reports Sky News.He previously said: "My younger brother jokingly named it Donald Trump after seeing the hair on its head. It is very calm in nature. Albino buffaloes are generally peaceful and do not become aggressive unless provoked."‌"Truly, the features are similar between the buffalo and President Donald Trump," said one fan, who arrived with five friends and relatives.Albino buffalos are rare in Bangladesh and the overwhelming majority of the animal are dark coloured. Its unique colouring made it standout from other buffalo during the Eid livestock season in the country.Bangladesh has been said to have the highest animal sacrifices per year during Ed al-Adha with millions of the animals being killed each year. But higher livestock prices have reportedly led to a decline in Eid sacrifices this year, according to local media.Article continues belowAnalysts found this year the price of livestock is now out of reach for many low-income family. Bangladesh, like many places, is facing a cost of living crisis with many lower income families now choosing against spending more on many meat options.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Donald TrumpEid al-AdhaAnimalsBangladesh