United News of Bangladesh

A pink-coloured albino buffalo, weighing around 700kg and named “Donald Trump,” has become a major attraction in Narayanganj ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. The animal is being raised at Rabeya Agro Farm in the Paikpara area of Narayanganj city where visitors are arriving daily to catch a glimpse of it. During a recent visit, the buffalo was seen among other sacrificial animals, including cows, goats and sheep, prepared for Eid-ul-Azha. However, the three-and-a-half-year-old albino buffalo stood out due to its pinkish skin and distinctive long hair on the front of its head. Farm owners said they named it ‘Donald Trump’ because its hairstyle resembles that of the US president. Its calm temperament and striking appearance have further boosted its popularity among visitors. According to farm authorities, the buffalo was purchased from a cattle market in Rajshahi shortly after last year’s Eid-ul-Azha and has since been raised with special care. The animal has already been sold to a buyer in Dhaka at Tk 550 per kg live weight and will be delivered before Eid. Farm owner Zia Uddin Mridha said the name was inspired by its hairstyle. “It is an albino buffalo. Such animals are generally calm in nature and do not become aggressive unless provoked,” he said. The buffalo’s unusual appearance and name have turned it into a local sensation, drawing curious visitors of all ages to the farm every day. Milton Mia, a resident of Paikpara, said people from different areas are coming just to see the buffalo. “We also came after hearing about ‘Donald Trump’,” he said. Another visitor, Sultana Akter, said the buffalo looked beautiful and its hair resembled that of the American president. Farm caretaker Kawser Mia said the animal receives special care and is fed twice daily on a strict schedule. Its diet includes corn, soybean, oil cake, wheat bran, sesame cake, rice husk, straw and fresh grass, while regular health care is ensured, he added. Sources at Rabeya Agro Farm said around 200 sacrificial animals have been prepared this year for Eid-ul-Azha, but the pink buffalo remains the main attraction. District Livestock Officer Abdul Mannan said the district’s demand for sacrificial animals this year is around 103,000, while about 113,000 animals have been prepared at 6,535 farms. Asked about the pink buffalo, he said he had also heard about the animal named “Donald Trump” at a local farm.