Published: May 24, 2026, 12:47 AM
As photos and videos of the animal spread online, several global media outlets covered the story from different angles, focusing on its unusual appearance, growing popularity and expected sacrifice during Eid.
Iran on Friday (22 May) mocked US President Donald Trump by referencing the viral video of a Bangladeshi albino buffalo that resembles him, suggesting the animal had lost its appetite after being compared to the American leader.
The post made on X by the account Iran in Russia, referred to footage originally circulated by RT, saying, "Poor thing! Bangladeshi buffalo upset by comparisons to Donald Trump."
The nearly 700kg albino buffalo, named "Donald Trump" because of the golden-coloured hair on its head, is being reared at Rabeya Agro Farm in the city`s Paikpara area.
According to farm sources, visitors have recently been flocking to see the animal, take photographs and cautiously touch the calm and gentle buffalo.
As photos and videos of the animal spread online, several global media outlets covered the story from different angles, focusing on its unusual appearance, growing popularity and expected sacrifice during Eid.
