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  "path": "/news/2003504/viral-fame-spares-donald-trump-buffalo-from-eid-sacrifice-in-bangladesh",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-27T18:50:14.000Z",
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  "textContent": "A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh — nicknamed “Donald Trump” for its distinctive blond tuft — has been ​spared from Eidul Azha sacrifice after a ‌last-minute government intervention, a Home Ministry official said on Wednesday.\n\nThe nearly 700-kg animal had already been sold for ritual ​slaughter when authorities stepped in, citing security ​concerns after a surge of public interest ahead ⁠of Thursday’s festival.\n\nHome Minister Salahuddin Ahmed ordered the ​buffalo be spared, the buyer refunded, and the animal ​moved to the national zoo in Dhaka.\n\n“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,” a ministry official said.\n\nWhat began as a routine ‌Eid ⁠purchase quickly turned into a nationwide curiosity after videos went viral. Crowds gathered at the farm, with visitors travelling from far afield to see its blond ​fringe and calm ​demeanour.\n\nFarm owner ⁠Ziauddin Mridha said the name came from his younger brother, who spotted the resemblance.\n\nMridha ​added that the animal is unusually gentle and ​needs ⁠careful upkeep, including frequent feeding and regular baths.\n\nAlbino buffaloes are rare in Bangladesh, where most cattle are dark, ⁠making ​it a standout during the ​peak Eid livestock season — though it was the nickname that likely saved ​its life.",
  "title": "Viral fame spares ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh"
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