Trump the Albino Buffalo arrives at Bangladesh National Zoo

Matichon•International•12d ago

Reader Briefing

An albino buffalo, nicknamed 'Trump' for its resemblance to the former US president's hairstyle, has become a viral sensation and a new star attraction at Bangladesh's National Zoo.

•An albino buffalo with blonde fur resembling Donald Trump's hairstyle has gained viral attention in Bangladesh.
•The buffalo was relocated to the National Zoo in the capital to ensure its safety after initial concerns about it being sacrificed.
•Large crowds are visiting the zoo to see the unique animal, which is being cared for with special attention, including grooming and cooling measures.

Overview

•On June 2, 2024, crowds gathered at the fence of the albino buffalo enclosure, taking photos.
•On Saturday, May 30, 2024, the zookeeper who was looking after the albino buffalo was dismissed, though no official reason was given.
•The albino buffalo was viral in Bangladesh due to its blonde fur on its forehead, resembling the hairstyle of 'Donald Trump', former US President.
•The albino buffalo was brought to the National Zoo of Bangladesh last week.
•The buffalo was originally intended to be sacrificed during a Muslim festival but was moved to the zoo due to safety concerns.
•The Bangladeshi Home Minister ordered police to retrieve the albino buffalo, refund the buyer, and bring it to the National Zoo.
•The albino buffalo was sold before Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice.
•Some individuals believe naming the animal after a prominent global leader is disrespectful and a poor decision by the farmer.

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Key Quotes

Mohamed Nazim

"This buffalo resembles Donald Trump in its eyes, hairstyle, and skin color, and like Trump, it has a unique personality and lifestyle."

ควายตัวนี้มีลักษณะคล้ายโดนัลด์ ทรัมป์ ทั้งดวงตา ทรงผม และสีผิว และเช่นเดียวกับทรัมป์ คือมันมีบุคลิก และวิถีชีวิตที่เป็นเอกลักษณ์

Mohammad Joynal Abedin

"Naming a farm animal after one of the world's most influential leaders is absolutely wrong. It shows disrespect, and I think the farmer who did this made a mistake."

การตั้งชื่อสัตว์เลี้ยงในฟาร์มด้วยชื่อของผู้นำที่มีอิทธิพลมากที่สุดคนหนึ่งของโลกนั้น เป็นการกระทำที่ผิดอย่างแน่นอน มันดูไม่เคารพ และคิดว่า เกษตรกรที่ทำเช่นนี้ตัดสินใจผิดพลาด

Key Entities

Place

Bangladesh(บังกลาเทศ)ℹ️

The country where the albino buffalo is located and has become a viral sensation and a new attraction at its national zoo.

Dhaka(กรุงธากา)ℹ️

The capital city of Bangladesh, near which the albino buffalo was initially located on a farm.

Person

Donald Trump(โดนัลด์ ทรัมป์)ℹ️

Former President of the United States whose hairstyle the albino buffalo's fur was compared to, leading to its nickname and viral fame.

Mohamed Nazim(โมฮัมเหม็ด นาซิม)

A student from Dhaka who commented on the albino buffalo's resemblance to Donald Trump and its unique personality.

Mohammad Joynal Abedin(โมฮัมหมัด จอยนัล อะดีดิน)

A Dhaka resident who expressed that naming the buffalo after a world leader was disrespectful and a poor decision.

Bangladeshi Home Minister(รัฐมนตรีมหาดไทยบังกลาเทศ)

The government official who ordered the retrieval of the albino buffalo and its relocation to the National Zoo.

Organization

Bangladesh Zoo(สวนสัตว์บังกลาเทศ)

The zoo where the albino buffalo is now housed as a popular attraction.

National Zoo of Bangladesh(สวนสัตว์แห่งชาติของบังกลาเทศ)

The official national zoo in Bangladesh where the albino buffalo was relocated.