Bangladesh Zoo removes “Donald Trump” Buffalo sign, Curator fired

A Bangladesh zoo has removed a sign naming a rare albino buffalo “Donald Trump” after the exhibit sparked controversy. 

Local media report the sign has been taken down, while the zoo’s curator was dismissed over the weekend, though officials have not disclosed a reason for the firing. 

The buffalo, nicknamed “Donald Trump” because of its distinctive blond tuft of hair, became an overnight viral sensation on social media earlier this year.

Originally sold for ritual slaughter during Eid al‑Adha, the nearly 700‑kilogram (1,500‑pound) animal drew large crowds to the farm where it was kept, with visitors travelling from different areas to see it.

Authorities intervened amid growing security and crowd management concerns, arranging for the buffalo to be moved to the national zoo in Dhaka instead of being sacrificed.

The animal’s owner said the nickname came from its hairstyle, which many compared to that of US President Donald Trump.

The government’s decision to preserve the buffalo and its subsequent relocation to the zoo drew widespread attention, but the naming of the animal after a political figure triggered debate. (Newswire)

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