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Bangladesh’s ‘Donald Trump’ and ‘Netanyahu’ Buffaloes Draw Crowds Before Eid

Social media buzz is turning pre-Eid livestock visits into tourist-style crowds at farms near Dhaka.

Overview

  • Reports on Sunday detailed how two albino buffaloes near Narayanganj became viral draws ahead of Eid al-Adha.
  • The 700 kg buffalo nicknamed “Donald Trump,” noted for pale skin and a golden tuft, has been sold at a reported Tk550 per kilogram for delivery before the festival.
  • Farm owner Ziauddin Mridha says his younger brother coined the “Donald Trump” nickname, and he bought the animal at a Rajshahi market about ten months ago.
  • A second albino buffalo dubbed “Benjamin Netanyahu” reportedly weighs over 750 kg and is described by staff as aggressive, often snorting and trying to gore handlers.
  • Photos and videos on Facebook, X and TikTok are pulling steady visitors to the farms, reflecting how unusual livestock can command attention and premium interest in Bangladesh’s pre-Eid animal market.